Xavi 'not in imminent danger of losing Barcelona job despite Real Madrid defeat'
The 43-year-old successful steered the Catalan giants to Spanish Super Cup glory last season – his first full campaign in charge – shortly before leading the club to their first La Liga title in four years.
However, Barcelona have experienced a somewhat underwhelming 2023-24 season and Xavi has come under scrutiny for his side's inconsistent form.
Barca currently sit fourth in the La Liga table, seven points behind second-placed Real Madrid and eight points adrift of surprise leaders Girona, while they were outclassed by a rampant Los Blancos outfit in last weekend's Super Cup showdown in Saudi Arabia.
Robert Lewandowski got his name on the scoresheet for the holders, but a 39-minute hat-trick from Vinicius Junior and a second-half strike from Rodrygo helped Real Madrid cruise to victory over 10-man Barca, who has Ronald Araujo sent off in the final 20 minutes.
Barcelona have won just four of their last eight competitive matches in all competitions, and according to Mundo Deportivo, the club's hierarchy are increasingly concerned by the form of Xavi's side.
However, the report adds that Xavi 'is not in danger' of being given the boot and his job in the dugout remains safe for the time being.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has offered support to Xavi and has insisted that the defeat to El Clasico rivals Real Madrid does not change their views of the club's current head coach.
Speaking to Movistar, as quoted by ESPN, about Xavi's future, Deco said: «This question makes no sense. The coach still has the president and the club's confidence and this defeat does not
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