Luis Enrique Reportedly Feels Betrayed over Barcelona 'Mole' Leaking Information

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has reportedly started a hunt for a mole in his "most intimate circle of helpers" who he believes is leaking information to the press on analysis and the condition of his players. 

According to Javier Miguel in Sport, Enrique, 46, considers the leaks a "betrayal," especially as they came from a trusted member of his staff.

The most recent exposure to a publication of newspapers revealing some of his analysis was, according to Miguel, the "straw which broke the camel's back" after the Blaugrana boss was previously irked by leaks about squad members' fitness.

Via the Mirror's Ed Malyon, the tactical information in question was published by Mundo Deportivo and related to Barca's recent 2-1 UEFA Champions League defeat of Borussia Monchengladbach:

Enrique historically does not have a great relationship with the press, stretching back to his time as a player.

Per Miguel, he is unlikely to be successful in his hunt for the guilty party given that former manager Louis van Gaal, in a similar situation, could not identify suspected hidden microphones in the dressing room even when he employed technicians.

While it is undoubtedly disappointing for Enrique that information is getting out of his dressing room, his main focus should now surely be returning his side to winning form.

Before the international break, Barca were beaten 4-3 at Celta Vigo and dropped to fourth in the La Liga table after seven matches.

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Their next fixture is Saturday's home clash with Deportivo La Coruna, in which Lionel Messi could feature having been recently sidelined through injury, per Sport's Esther Blasco. 

Following the Depor clash, Enrique's side take on Manchester City in the Champions League, a match full of intrigue given that former Barca boss Pep Guardiola is now at the Sky Blues helm.

While Barca managed to beat Gladbach despite the tactical leak, Enrique will likely have the dressing room locked down to prevent Guardiola claiming any advantage over his former club at the Camp Nou.