Barcelona star told Xavi Hernandez to change style of management

Now Bar Canaletes have reported that this was the case back in December, when Lewandowski took Xavi aside to have a word with his manager. He told him that he had to increase the demands on the squad, and while he could tell the press that they were playing well in spite of disappointing performances, at the very least his discourse in the dressing room had to be more critical. While it was a pointer that he gave as advice rather than criticism, it certainly raises concerns over Xavi’s handling of the players.

It is not the first time that relations have been strained between Lewandowski and Xavi, with the same source previously describing a dressing room disagreement that came to a head with comments from de Jong in January.

Lewandowski’s form has improved in the second half of the season, the Polish striker citing an increase in training intensity. It was also noted that Lewandowski apologised to Xavi for the team’s performances after his resignation, and organised a squad meal at his house to foment team spirit. How the heavyweights in the dressing room will respond to Xavi’s continuity remains to be seen over the coming months though.

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