Anderson Luis de Souza ‘Deco’ analyzed Barça’s sporting situation in an interview given yesterday to the ‘Onze’ program on Esport 3. The technical director pointed out the financial difficulties of the Blaugrana club when speaking about the technical future of the first team, after the announcement of Xavi’s departure: “Our reality is what it is, we will not be able to make big signings and we will have to adapt to the circumstances.”
Deco explained that the choice of the new coach will be agreed upon with Laporta and that he has not yet spoken to any coach. “German? We’re not talking about any coach. We first want to know what we want to do and where we’re going before we talk to any coach,” he explained.
The former Barcelona player ruled out Rafa Márquez’s name when asked about possible successors for the Terrassa player: “He is doing his job and growing as a coach in the reserve team. He is not considered a coach for the future.” “Márquez is a person who is growing within the club but he would only be the first team coach in case of emergency,” he added.
Similarly, he also avoided Mourinho’s name: “He’s a friend, but I haven’t spoken to him in a while.” As for Guardiola, he did not want to give hope and simply commented that “he was the coach of the best Barça in history. There is no doubt. And he has continued to win away. He is the best in the world now.”
The technical director emphasized that the new coach will have to adapt to the characteristics of Barcelona: “We want the same profile as today. Someone who is capable of adapting to the needs of the club, who adapts and trusts in young players who are growing.” “We need a coach who knows what Barça is and understands our current reality. We must always trust La Masia,” he commented.
Deco also spoke about Xavi’s work as a coach: “Everything he has done in recent years has not been appreciated. It gave the impression that last year’s League had not been that difficult. I have noticed very severe criticism.” The Brazilian stressed that the work must be valued once it is finished and rated Xavi’s work with a 10 because he won the League the previous season.
