Xavi Hernández

Porque

Senior Member
Xavi would probably do a better job to be fair. Man Utd need pragmatism right now and charisma with the players. He brings that.

Ole had the best results of recent, and he was far from a good manger.

While these guys like Amorim and Then Haag were too heroball. With the hero, being them, and the bull, being everyone else.

Xavi failure here more than anything was refusing to build a world class management team to aid him. You would hope that outside of the Barca environment, that he would broaden his coaching team next time around with more experience.

Unless of course he goes back to an Arab team. Of which he will bring his Brother and Co. But Saudi wouldn't be as cushy as before. They want instant gratification and you can be out of a job there as quickly as you are in one.
 

Iniesta Ultra

Senior Member
Xavi failure here more than anything was refusing to build a world class management team to aid him. You would hope that outside of the Barca environment, that he would broaden his coaching team next time around with more experience.

United let Ham bring in coaching staff who were younger than some of the players. Doubt they'll make the same mistake again but pretty sure Xavi wouldn't budge much on his staff.
 

Porque

Senior Member
United let Ham bring in coaching staff who were younger than some of the players. Doubt they'll make the same mistake again but pretty sure Xavi wouldn't budge much on his staff.

He should boot his bro to third and get an assistant like Lillo.

Then the fitness staff and drilling staff can be some new age tech kids for all I care.
 

VanGallVsCruyff

New member
He has shown enough to be given the job.

It's will be interesting to see who city want to follow up after pep.

Flick and Enrique will be at the top of the list if they are available, I would think.
Vincent Kompany would be the top choice for Man City, he is one of their own and in two years time (when Guardiola's contract expires - June 2027) he will be probably available..
 

Fati_Future_BallonDor

Well-known member
Xavi is back!

“This time, collective titles weighed more heavily. For me, of course, he deserved it. So did Vitinha, Salah, Pedri, and Raphinha… many players deserved it. But in the end, titles count more. Lamine will win it, I’m convinced — but when his team wins the Champions League or a World Cup.”


Xavi then recalled Yamal’s debut and the first impressions that made him realize he was witnessing something special:

“I feel very proud of what Lamine is doing and of having given him the chance to make his debut. I saw him as very prepared despite being fifteen. He was very confident, very capable, making a difference in training. He wasn’t afraid of anything. From the very first day, he stood out. For me, he’s one of the chosen ones and can define an era in world football. He has no complexes, no fear whatsoever.”
The former Barça midfielder admitted that Yamal’s potential was clear to everyone on his coaching staff from the beginning:

“Yes, without a doubt. We said it among the staff — we said he was Ballon d’Or material. Watching him train, you could already see something different. You immediately realized he was one of the chosen ones.”
 

serghei

Senior Member
He should go back on the horse and develop himself by actually working and learning the insides of the job on the field, not from theory.

Luis Enrique flopped at Roma, then took over Celta. You don't need a better example. Nobody starts in European football at big clubs and is a success right away, unless they are a genius like Pep and/or inherit many geniuses as well in the team. Go at a smaller club first.
 

Temptation

Well-known member
The best managers have that crazy arrogance which is almost bordering on delusion.

If Xavi is really him, he should take the United job. Biggest job in the world. Massive scrutiny. Immense pressure. But if he does well, he'll be treated like a demigod.

If he has balls, he'll take the United job. Xavi is a far bigger name in the industry than Enrique or Guardiola were when they were starting their managerial careers.

Taking a Brighton, Sevilla or Lazio job is cute but a legendary manager would be arrogant and delusional enough to take the biggest challenge of all. Prime Jose would confidently take the United job right now. As would Brian Clough.
 

ajnotkeith

Senior Member
He should go back on the horse and develop himself by actually working and learning the insides of the job on the field, not from theory.

Luis Enrique flopped at Roma, then took over Celta. You don't need a better example. Nobody starts in European football at big clubs and is a success right away, unless they are a genius like Pep and/or inherit many geniuses as well in the team. Go at a smaller club first.
I think he actually has a lot of room for improvement if he can give up his ego and pride.

He has some strong qualities. He is just so convinced by his tactical acumen that he will never listen to anyone else on footballing matters and therefore will never improve his weaknesses.

If he starts fresh and gives up the huge ego, absolutely he can become one of the top managers, he just needs to get back to the drawing board rather than thinking he has it all worked out.
 

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