According to well-known journalist Romano, discussions are still going on within FC Barcelona about current manager
Harvey or Harvey (name)
-Hernandez's future, with Marquez and Frick seen as potential candidates for the new head coach.
Harvey's coaching situation:
Potential departure
: Barcelona president Laporta is considering not allowing Xavi to continue coaching the team next season and may part ways with him at the end of the season.
crucial meeting
: Romano noted that Xavi's future is still being discussed within Barcelona and that a meeting between Laporta and Xavi is expected to be crucial to the final decision.
Potential new managerial candidates:
Max (name)
: Former Barcelona player Rafael Marquez, currently coaching in Barcelona's youth system, has a rich understanding of the team culture and system.
Frick
: Former Bayern Munich boss Hans-Dieter Fricker, who achieved brilliant results during his time at Bayern, including leading the team to the UEFA Champions League title, is an experienced and tactically flexible coach.
Background and outlook:
Harvey's contribution
: Xavi, a legendary Barcelona player and coach, has led the team to some progress during the rebuilding period, but the club's hierarchy is still skeptical about the effectiveness of his future coaching.
Choosing a new manager
: If Xavi leaves, Barcelona will be looking for a coach who can lead the team back to the top, with Marquez and Frick being the popular candidates due to their vast experience and tactical ability.