Xavi: I Was Too Emotional As Barcelona Manager
Xavi Hernandez has said he was too emotionally connected to Barcelona to sustain success as manager. Xavi replaced Ronald Koeman as manager in 2021. Xavi guided Barcelona to their first LaLiga title in four years during the 22-23 season, but he was fired after the 23-24 season.
\"The club was going through one of the worst periods in its history [when I was appointed], possibly even worse than the early 2000s,\" Xavi said in an interview with France Football.
\"Expectations were extremely high in comparison to my history in coaching at the time. At times, my deep emotional connection to the club may have worked against me.
\"I was more emotional than I should have been in certain moments, but this experience has been a valuable lesson in learning for me.\"