Xavi Hernandez has insisted that criticism from the press has hindered Barcelona’s recent performances.
Barca narrowly saw off Deportivo Alaves in La Liga on Sunday afternoon thanks to a brace from star striker Robert Lewandowski, but were wholly unconvincing in winning the game – even going 1-0 down in the game courtesy of a first minute goal from Samuel Omorodion.
The performance was yet another which left a lot to be desired by Xavi’s side, with Barca recently beating Real Sociedad 1-0 in a “totally unacceptable” outing according to the manager and even losing to Shakhtar Donetsk in the…