{"id":8354,"date":"2026-05-05T17:14:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=8354"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:14:34","slug":"xavis-stance-on-becoming-chelsea-manager-revealed-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=8354","title":{"rendered":"Xavi&#8217;s stance on becoming Chelsea manager revealed | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": 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\/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1778583592.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28246802\" alt=\"FC Barcelona Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2023\/24\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Chelsea have reportedly made an approach for Barcelona legend Xavi (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Barcelona icon Xavi is reportedly \u2018open\u2019 to the prospect of taking charge as Chelsea head coach this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea were quick to begin their search for a new manager after Liam Rosenior\u2019s turbulent 107-day reign was brought to an end last month.<\/p>\n<p>A miserable run of five straight defeats in the Premier League, without scoring a single goal, meant Rosenior\u2019s position became impossible to defend, with the club\u2019s Champions League hopes now seemingly dissipated.<\/p>\n<p>Under-21 boss Calum McFarlane oversaw a 1-0 victory over Leeds to steer Chelsea into this year\u2019s FA Cup final, having picked up the pieces on an interim basis last month.<\/p>\n<p>But a heavy 3-1 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest served as a stark reminder of Chelsea\u2019s desperate situation in the league \u2013 and Stamford Bridge bosses are eager to secure a deal for Rosenior\u2019s permanent successor sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p>Since Rosenior\u2019s sacking, a host of high-profile names have been linked with the vacant position, including the likes of Xabi Alonso, Oliver Glasner, Cesc Fabregas and Andoni Iraola, who has confirmed he will be leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Xavi is also being strongly considered by Chelsea\u2019s hierarchy and according to talkSPORT, the Club World Cup holders have made an initial approach for the 46-year-old Spaniard. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2254069564.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28247082\" alt=\"Manchester City v Chelsea - Premier League\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>McFarlane has taken over from Rosenior on an interim basis (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2154780857.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28247109\" alt=\"Sevilla FC v FC Barcelona - LaLiga EA Sports\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Xavi departed Barcelona at the end of the 2023\/24 season (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The legendary ex-Barcelona midfielder-turned-manager is said to be \u2018open\u2019 to the idea of leading Chelsea having been out of a job since his dismissal at the Camp Nou back in May 2024.<\/p>\n<p>However, the report claims the Blues are \u2018prioritising other candidates\u2019 at this stage during what will be a \u2018thorough recruitment process\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Xavi steered Barca to La Liga glory in his first year as head coach, before Real Madrid stormed to the title the following season, finishing with a ten-point advantage at the top of the table.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"metro-video-player  \" data-track-module=\"article_video-player-with-related-carousel\">\n<div class=\"vjs-video-container vjs-fixed vjs-responsive\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<video id=\"3645905\" class=\"video-js\" poster=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/05\/04\/20\/108366187-0-image-a-2_1777924625818.jpg\" 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interim head coach Calum McFarlane admits to 'disappointment' over performance in 1-3 defeat to Nottingham Forest.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Chelsea coach McFarlane admits opening 15 minutes against Nottingham Forest 'not acceptable'&quot;,&quot;videoId&quot;:3645905}\" preload=\"metadata\" playsinline=\"\"><source src=\"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/05\/04\/8440736374097789881\/480x270_MP4_8440736374097789881.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\/><p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbrowser that<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsupports HTML5<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvideo<\/p><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In 2019, prior to his appointment at Barca, Xavi admitted he would relish the chance to manage a \u2018big team\u2019 like Chelsea in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Who doesn\u2019t like the Premier League? The football atmosphere, the packed stadiums and the people who play in the Premier League say it\u2019s extraordinary,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Obviously if I had to choose, I would choose a big team, Manchester City or Manchester United, Chelsea,\u00a0Arsenal\u00a0or\u00a0Tottenham. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018Also, [Jurgen] Klopp and [Mauricio] Pochettino and\u00a0Unai Emery, many people who have gone there are doing an extraordinary job.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274508691.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28247250\" alt=\"Chelsea v Nottingham Forest - Premier League\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Chelsea sit ninth after falling to defeat at home to Forest on Monday (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This weekend, managerless Chelsea will hope to bring their wretched six-match losing streak in the Premier League to a halt when they take to the field against the champions, Liverpool, at Anfield.<\/p>\n<p>Squad morale will be likely be at an all-time low heading into the clash, though, with McFarlane bemoaning the side\u2019s \u2018unacceptable\u2019 first-half showing against Forest on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Really disappointed with the performance, disappointed with the result,\u2019 a dejected McFarlane told reporters.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I don\u2019t think we ever got to our level today that we know we\u2019re capable of. So yeah, naturally very disappointing.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I think the first 15 minutes was unacceptable. The manner in which the two goals were conceded has really set us back. It gave ourselves a mountain to climb.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018You can\u2019t do that at this level, especially against a team that\u2019s fighting for their life. 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