The former Barcelona teammate hints at the bad relationship between Xavi Hernandez and Deco
Former winger of Barelona Ludovic Giuly he was a key part of Barcelona's first great team of the 21st century, winning two La Liga titles and a Champions League under Frank Rijkaard. He spent three years by his side Deco and Xavi Hernandez, and perhaps hinted that the couple may not be on the best of terms.
The French explained Sport that he expected the Blaugrana to return to Camp Nou later this season after feeling the cold rather than the heat of the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Montjuic. President Joan Laporta has declared that Barcelona will return home before the end of the year.
“I don't go to Montjuïc. I don't feel at home, it's not my home, I don't feel like that, Espanyol played here when I was at Barca. I want to go to Camp Nou. Every time I play there my skin… How do you say? (Goosebumps?)
What you do. A different energy is generated at Camp Nou, we have to wait.
Ansu Fati could make his season debut against Girona on Sunday. He trained with the group and said goodbye to his foot injury. @curtinas_victor
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) September 9, 2024
Giuly also analyzed the current state of Barcelona, saying that it was clear that Laporta is trying to return the Blaugrana to the top of the game, but that it was “difficult”. He also hinted that perhaps not everything was rosy between former manager Xavi Hernandez and Director Sporting Deco.
Yes, of course, everyone is. Not only Xavi, but Xavi had an incredible year with Barca, next year there are many financial problems… I don't know if he has a good relationship with the staff, with Deco… I'm not here , but the Barca needs it. to win many things.”
“And if you don't have players… You have to sell to have a good team. And there is always La Masia, there are always four or five players every year, but there is no time for these players to grow in football and in mentality. And if things don't go well, you have to fire the coach first.
Despite several public denials that Xavi and Deco were not on the same page, rumors persisted that the pair did not have the same vision for the team. The pair reportedly fell out towards the end of their time together at Barcelona as players, with Xavi advising then manager Pep Guardiola that Deco had to leave for the good of the team.
