The World Cup winner has downplayed all rumours suggesting that the Spanish duo’s relationship has worsened over the past weeks.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604’s Xavi Hernandez has stressed that the club’s outgoing manager, Pep Guardiola, and newly named head coach, Tito Vilanova, are on excellent terms.
Xavi voiced his opinion regarding the two men and has emphasized that he has always seen them sharing an excellent relationship.
Recently, a number of reports suggested that the affinity between Vilanova and Guardiola had taken the wrong turn and that the two professionals experienced a fall out.
The reports claimed that Barca’s soon-to-be-former boss, Guardiola, is no longer at ease with his assistant taking over the club. Hence, the affiliation among the duo has suffered massively.
Although many have claimed the reports to be baseless, one can hardly say whether the spread of such speculation will ever stop.
Therefore, the Blaugrana midfield maestro has taken it upon himself to express that there is no truth attached to these reports.
As the Catalan giants prepare for the final of the Copa del Rey, there is a sense of anticipation surrounding the Nou Camp outfit.
The Azulgranas are set to take up the challenge of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon, on May 25, in the showdown of the Copa del Rey.
As it is bound to be Pep Guardiola’s last game as Barca’s head coach, the mentor continues to remain under the spotlight.
Consequently, Xavi has claimed that the Spanish giants are solely focused on their football as it has always been the case, stressing that Guardiola is on great terms with Vilanova.
While talking to reporters, the 32-year-old was quoted as saying:
“Everything is quite normal, the relationship between Guardiola and Tito is excellent and we are all united. These rumours are inevitable. We can’t control what goes on around us. Everyone is free to speak their mind, but the squad are only concentrating
on the cup final.”
"Tito is a highly respected figure among the players. He sees a lot of football and is passionate about this game. He knows the place and he also played a key role in the successes of the last four years. He’s the least drastic change, and the right choice."
Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao in the showpiece event of the Copa del Rey is expected to be an entertaining fixture as it will be Guardiola's last game in charge of Barcelona.
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