For goodbye to Champions: Thierry Henry says that Barcelona could be radical if the DT was not Xavi

As soon as the elimination of the Champions League was consummated, the Barcelona fans began to look for culprits. Despite being a milestone for the institution, Xavi Hernández was one of the most noted by the fans. Although, Thierry Henry, who wore the Barca shirt, hinted that the current coach has been very lucky.

The Frenchman participated in a CBS Sports panel after the Champions League matchday. So, when talking about the Catalans, ‘Titi’ stated that if the DT of the first team was someone other than Xavi the volcano would erupt”. This in reference to the measures that the high command would take, as, in his time, happened with Ronald Koeman.

“At the end of the day, results always count and that’s what we saw recently in England with the sacking of Steven Gerrard.”, established the legendary Arsenal. The latest was a comparison linked to the former Liverpool’s departure from the Aston Villa bench and the difference in how Xavi’s case was handled at Barcelona.

On the other hand, the Frenchman admitted that the Catalans are on the right track in LaLiga, but to compete in the Champions League “something more is required”. The Spaniards faced powerful rivals such as Bayern Munich, German champion, or Inter Milan, Italian runner-up.

Then, Henry lamented the fall of the azulgranas for all that it will mean beyond sports, from the investment they made months ago. “You are at Barça and that is why they judge you. No time for anything. Barça has bet everything on the Champions League and needs that money”sentenced.

I hammered and Alba, in the sight

According to the newspaper Sport, the Barcelona board will apply a plan to get the exits of two historic players: Gerard Piqué and Jordi Alba. The institution’s idea is to reach an agreement with both players with a view to the January transfer market. For this reason, the break for the Qatar 2022 World Cup will be vital for the negotiations.

Piqué, at the time, said that he would leave the entity if there is an express request. However, the center-back is not willing to give away a single euro of the 80 million that correspond to him. Meanwhile, Alba already stated a few months ago that she has no intention of leaving, despite the fact that Xavi does not have him.