Successive losses to Girona and Royal Antwerp in La Liga and the Champions League respectively have piled the pressure on Xavi, and it has been claimed that another poor result against Valencia on Saturday could lead to him losing his job.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has allegedly lined up Barcelona B boss Rafael Marquez as Xavi's replacement, but the 43-year-old has said that he has the backing of the club following a discussion with sporting director Deco.
«I am very excited. It's time to be composed, calm, and regain confidence. I believe in the project more than ever, and we are united. I spoke to with Deco yesterday, everything is ok,» Xavi told reporters ahead of Saturday's clash with Valencia at Mestalla.
«I suffer more, but I like to push the wheel and continue. I give more of myself in these situations. I have not thought about stopping. I do not want to let the club of my life down.
»It's a final. We need points because we are not performing as well as we should be in the league. Defeats against Real Madrid and Girona weigh heavily on us and this is a very difficult game because Valencia at the Mestalla are a very difficult opponent.
«This happened to us last year, the same pattern. Last season in October, they wanted to get rid of everything and in the end, it was a great season. Five months ago, we were in the streets celebrating two titles.
»The club defended me directly and publicly as well. It was said that I have a bad relationship with Deco, but the relationship with him is exceptional.
«I receive messages as if everything is a funeral. I try
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