Laporta’s reaction and Barça’s crisis
Barça is experiencing an obvious crisis after the draw against Granada in Montjuïc. One of the clearest symptoms of this crisis has been the reaction of the Barcelona president, Joan Laporta. According to information from Catalunya Ràdio, Laporta angrily entered the box office area of the Montjuïc stadium after the result conceded at home. The journalists of the Catalan public radio explained that Laporta showed gestures of indignation, shouted and even threw several trays of canapés. Also, according to Mundo Deportivo, Laporta’s outrage was not only due to the result against Granada, but also several comments and abuse received in the box area after the match.
Movements in the direction of the club
The club is in crisis after conceding eight goals against mediocre teams in La Liga and facing the prospect of a difficult few months to manage. With the announced departure of Xavi Hernández on June 30, the club is working to find a new coach. In this sense, the sports director, Deco, plays an important role. However, statements published a few minutes after the end of the match against Granada further fanned the flames of an already delicate situation.
Controversy with Deco
The Portuguese magazine Nascer do sol published a conversation with Deco in which he allegedly said that ‘a profound change was needed’ and ‘to break with the past once and for all and move forward in a new paradigm’. However, both Deco and the club have denied these words, saying they were not true. This has generated a controversy that has contributed to increasing the tension in the club.
Complicated week and uncertain future
The club faces a complicated week and a calendar that promises many shake-ups if the team is not able to correct the course. With the announced departure of Xavi Hernández, Barça will have to try to change parts to avoid bad results and another European blow. The future of the club is uncertain given this situation.
