Chaos in Premier League: Barcelona targeted the coaches of two English giants

This Saturday Barcelona suffered a tough defeat in Montjuic against Villarreal that brought unexpected consequences. In the post-match press conference, Xavi Hernandez shocked everyone by revealing that he will step down as coach once this season ends. "It's a decision I've made with the president. The situation deserves a change of direction and as a Culé the situation can't go on like this," he explained.

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Although he had been harshly criticized for weeks for the team's disappointing performances, no one imagined that he would announce such a decision now, when there are still almost six months to go until the end of the season and Los Blaugranas are still competing in the Champions League.

However, once the shock of the news had worn off, rumors began to swirl about Xavi's possible replacements. The closest options seem to be Rafa Marquez, coach of Barça Atlètic who compete in Spain's third division, and Thiago Motta, another former player of the Catalan side who is currently at Bologna in Italy.

But there are also more ambitious alternatives. According to journalist Gerard Romero, Barcelona are analyzing three top coaches who currently have jobs in other countries. The first of these is Mikel Arteta. The current Arsenal manager has proven his ability, leading the Gunners over the last few seasons and turning them back into Premier League title contenders. And in England there is also another favorite: Jurgen Klopp. He is admired by president Joan Laporta and his resignation from Liverpool this week makes him a logical choice.

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Who is the third one?

The last of the alternatives mentioned by Romero is Julian Nagelsmann. The German national team coach seems the most unlikely of the three, considering that he took over just a few months ago and that this summer he will have the challenge of leading the Mánnschaft at Euro 2024 where they will be the hosts.