The newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" reported that Xavi Hernandez dealt with Barcelona players with extreme firmness and force during the halftime of the Almeria match due to the team's poor performance in the first half.
The first half ended in a 1-1 draw, and it was an extension of the poor level of Blaugrana in the last month, forcing Xavi to speak in a different tone with his players.
According to the report, the coach exploded at his players and reprimanded them severely at halftime, after he felt that the players were walking on the field and did not have the necessary spirit and were not taking the match seriously.
Robert Lewandowski in particular was the biggest victim of Xavi's rebuke. The coach did not stop criticizing him for his level and demanded that he wake up.
It seems that Xavi's fierce approach to Lewandowski has paid off, after the Polish striker created Sergi Roberto's third goal and appeared much better in the second half.
Xavi had confirmed to the newspapers that he spoke in a violent tone for the first time in his career as a coach between the two halves of the Almeria match to turn things around. He also promised the Catalan fans that results and performance would improve after returning from the break.
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