Quique Setien could be sacked if Barcelona suffer setback vs Atletico Madrid: Report

Defending champions Barcelona blew lead in LaLiga as arch-rivals Real Madrid picked up pace after Catalan giants drew against Sevilla and Celta Vigo. ir recent slump in form has raised doubts on ability of Quique Setien to lead Camp u outfit with reports claiming his days at club are numbered. 

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Quique Setien sacked: Manr might be axed after Atletico game 

According to Esport3, Barcelona manr Quique Setien could be sacked soon if his side struggle to bag three points in LaLiga this week. Barcelona have a tough task ahead as y host Atletico Madrid on Matchday 33. club believes that ir decision to appoint Setien after Ernesto Valverde's departure was a disastrous decision as Setien's tactics have failed to improve club's standing.

report claims that club already have ir sights on a replacement with Barcelona B team manr Garcia Pimienta taking interim charge of club until end of season. Barcelona will t let Quique Setien stay on sidelines until end of season, keeping in view that club are still competing for Champions League.

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Lionel Messi and Quique Setien training bust-up

Reports suggest that Lionel Messi has demanded sacking of Quique Setien after a string of poor performances under him. draw against Celta Vigo and subsequent advant given to Real Madrid in LaLiga did t go down well with Barcelona squad and players reportedly had a training bust-up with manr. Per reports, Messi feels that Setien should be sacked as soon as possible and has also demanded appointment of Xavi as next manr. 

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Lionel Messi and Quique Setien training bust-up: Argentine icon wants Xavi at Camp u

After sacking of Ernesto Valverde, Barcelona were linked with club legend and Al Sadd manr Xavi. However, in an interview, former midfielder asserted that a move to Camp u at this point in his manrial career was too early. However, Spanish legend did t rule out a stint with Catalans in near future. 

Quique Setien has suffered two defeats, including against Real Madrid in 13 LaLiga games since his appointment. However, his side w trail by two points to Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid and have a daunting task ahead as y prepare to face Diego Simeone's resilient Atletico Madrid on Tuesday (Wednesday according to IST). Interestingly, Valverde faced axe after Barcelona were kicked out by Atletico Madrid in semi-final of Spanish Super Cup, in what could be a case of deja vu for club this season.

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