Raphinha empties his bag and attacks Xavi : « I did everything, but he.. ».

FC BarcelonaRaphinha looks back on a complicated relationship with her former coach Xavi Hernandez’s.

He never really chewed his words, and it is not’ today that Raphinha will start. During an interview with Brazilian journalist Isabela Pagliari, the 28-year-old’ier of FC Barcelona, gave an unfiltered testimony about his relationship with Xavi Hernandez, now a former coach of the Catalan club.

Raphinha does not revolve around the pot. According to him, the technical staff did not believe in his potential, regardless of his performance on the field. « J’ai felt that Xavi and his staff did not trust me enough. Sometimes I did everything in 60 minutes, but he replaced me. J’ tried to chat with him several times, but nothing changed. He had his ideas, he remained on his position », the Brazilian explained.

These words will not surprise the most attentive supporters. The discomfort between the’attacker and the Spanish technician had often filtered on the edge of the field. One of the most significant moments occurred during the match against Manchester United, in the Europa League. Raphinha, author of’a but and’une passes decisively, had been replaced in the 60th minute. A decision that had triggered a reaction of violent anger on the part of the player.

A scene that went viral

On that day, the Brazilian is not content to sulk on the bench. Frustrated, he violently hit one of the refrigerators containing energy drinks, causing a leg injury. « I had just created a clear opportunity for myself, I felt good. And the first change, it’ was still me. J’ was shocked », he added.

This scene, captured by the cameras, quickly made the rounds of social networks. While some denounced a lack of professionalism, others hailed the rage to defeat’a frustrated player not to be able to continue to help his team on the field.

Since Xavi’s departure, Raphinha seems to have found a more stable role in Flick’s device. It remains to be seen whether the Brazilian will definitely be able to turn the page of’a period marked by repeated misunderstandings and frustrations, but also flashes of talent.