According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona manager
Harvey or Harvey (name)
-Hernandez could be fired by the club.
Barcelona
B-team skipper Rafael
Max (name)
Seen as the ideal replacement.
Harvey faces dismissal:
A decision is imminent.
Barcelona president Laporta will make a decision on the team's manager for next season in the coming week. Despite all previous indications that Xavi will remain in charge of the team, Xavi has made some comments that have angered Laporta.
economic consideration
: Sacking Xavi involves corresponding financial issues, and Barcelona may reportedly have to pay Xavi and his coaching staff a €20 million break-up fee.
Successor Candidate:
Max is the preferred choice
: Once Xavi is sacked, Laporta and sporting director Deco see Marques as the ideal replacement. Max is currently in charge of Barcelona's B team, has a good relationship with the club's senior management and is well acquainted with the situation of the young players on the ladder.
Frick is an option.
: The other option is former Bayern boss Hans-Dieter Fricker, but this one is much more complex and difficult by comparison.
Background and outlook:
Harvey's coaching performance
: Xavi has achieved some success during his time in charge of Barcelona, but some of his comments and decisions have sparked discontent among the club's hierarchy. Laporta wants to ensure that the team has a more stable performance and direction for next season.
The Max Advantage
: As a former Barcelona player and current B-team boss, Marquez has an in-depth understanding of the club's culture and the development of young players, making him the ideal candidate to replace Xavi.
