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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is fighting to keep the players onside with a section of the first-team squad losing faith in him, several sources have told ESPN.
Barça were beaten 4-1 by Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final on Sunday, but sources say the disillusionment predates that humbling Clásico defeat in Saudi Arabia.
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Several players have been questioning the team's approach for a while. They are also annoyed that Xavi said they have not been able to adapt to Barça's style of play.