Sources have insisted to ESPN that the decision was made because of a change of itinerary, with Xavi, Laporta and sporting director Deco all agreeing it made more sense to take Araujo, Lewandowski and Gundogan to Antwerp.
The alternative was for them to remain in Barcelona, training on their own for three days. One source added that it is 'tiring' to be continually asked about the relationship between Laporta and Xavi, which they classified as 'excellent.'
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