Stoichkov: 4 months ago, Laporta said Xavi is not ready. Now he wakes up and says Xavi is the best choice. Does he want to kick another legend out of club?
Seem right.
I dig Stoichkov, he's very honest and emotional person, but to some extent I disagree. Laporta is not a football man, he has advisors who make the suggestions. Stoichkov himself admitted in that same interview that he was asked at times by the Bartomeu board on whom to appoint in the Valverde & Setien days - he mentioned the likes of Allegri, Conte, Laurent Blanc. And the board did not consider those suggestions, in his words: "They always chose the easy way".
Koeman is still a club legend and will be forever, I know that right now Stoichkov is just bitter about the sacking of his close friend. Xavi's football style in Qatar is impressive and that's why he's hyped, although I'm also on the opinion that he needs to take the Lucho road - Roma or Celta like clubs to get some real feeling of managing in Europe. Otherwise directly taking over Barca we might have to wait a couple of years until things start rolling. I have the patience, but most of the fans don't.
If Barcelona needs a charge and a boost, Stoichkov should be hired. Not for a long time, but the charge will last for a long time.
Stoichkov left managing in 2013. Since then he relocated to Miami and is living a comfortable life as color commentator for DAZN, I think. He was a good motivator, but tactically he lacked the knowledge and insight.