Barcelona forwards argument with Xavi cost him a place in the lineup vs Girona

Xavi angry with forwards' attitude

Dembele, Raphinha, Lewandowski and Ansu Fati all dropped to the bench against Girona

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has dropped four of his forwards to the bench for the game against Girona after an argument with them in training.

Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Ansu Fati were all left out of the starting lineup for the La Liga clash at the Estadi Montilivi.

Xavi is said to have been angry with the forwards' attitude in training and their lack of commitment to the team.

The Barcelona boss is believed to have told the players that they need to improve their work rate and intensity in order to get back into the team.

It is not yet clear if the forwards will be recalled to the starting lineup for Barcelona's next game against Real Madrid on Saturday.