During his time as Barcelona Manager, Raphinha provided a devastating review of Xavi Hernandez ‘management skills while praising the human qualities of his current boss Hansi Flick.
The Brazilian striker has had a dramatic increase in production since Xavi has taken over the management in summer. The incoming German boss took a call to prevent Raphinha from accepting what he referred to as “life-changing” financial offer from Saudi Arabia after having left Barcelona for two years under Xavi.
“I felt like [Xavi’s] Coach teams had no confidence in me ” Isabel Pagliari this week. “If there was no other [player]I was there and played for 90 minutes. I gave everything I could give and had an impact on the games, but when there was another one [player] Who could play in my place, they selected them without thinking about it.
“Sometimes I did everything for 60 minutes and they pulled me off. There is a famous video in which I explode when I arrive the bank and hit it. I think it was the game against Manchester United [in the Europa League in 2023]. I had done it really well. I had scored a goal and set a goal. I think it was 2-2 and they lost me.
“I had just created a really good chance. I felt good and played well. And I was the first player. I couldn’t believe it.”
Status | Hansi Film | Xavi Hernandez |
|---|---|---|
Gaming | 52 | 87 |
Goals | 31 | 20 |
Templates | 25 | 25 |
Minutes per finish | 135.8 | 245 |
Statistics about Transfer market.
“I tried to fix the situation,” Raphinha continued. “I had several conversations with [Xavi]But I saw that it made no difference. He had his way of thinking. “
In contrast, Flick has rarely overlooked his all-action strikers. Raphinha has released 55 games in 52 of Barcelonas this season and contributed directly to an amazing flood of 56 goals. “He is someone who is looking for all players, those who play, and those who don’t play,” enthused Raphinha.
“I really noticed that Vitor Roque went,” added the left wing player. “I was really moved how he dealt with it. He was more concerned about what happened. He went with the club to find out everything about the situation and he spoke to [Roque]. “