His chair had wobbled for a long time, but in the end he was allowed to stay. However, Ronald Koeman did not like Barca’s delaying tactics.
FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has been disappointed by the public criticism from President Joan Laporta after the weak season last year. In addition, he spoke about the departure of Lionel Messi.
“I admit that I was angry and hurt. I found that he lacked respect,” said the Dutchman in an interview with Spanish newspapers Sport and Sports world .
In the summer, Barca officials had put Koeman off for several days before making a decision about his future.
Koeman is grateful for the backing he has received in the recent past. “He did well and left no doubts about the coach. That’s how it has to be,” said the 58-year-old, adding: “Everything depends on the results, that’s the way it is for every coach.”
Last Tuesday, Laporta was on the Catalan sports broadcaster Esport3 Broke a lance for the coach: “I like Koeman. (…) I spoke to Koeman and he has my support, my trust and my respect, like all coaches. The model of Johan (Cruyff; editor’s note .) is non-negotiable, and Koeman’s cruyffismo is out of the question, but everyone adjusts it their own way. “
In the wake of Laporta’s words, Koeman also made it clear that a contract extension of his working paper, which runs until the summer of 2022, would not fail because of him. “I would like that,” he said, thinking of extending his contract, adding: “I’m always open to listening to things and, despite the difficult moments, I would like to remain Barca coach for many years to come. I’m mentally strong, I need the club’s support though. So it was very important for the president to clarify things so that everyone knows what the situation is like. “
Koeman: It works better without Messi
In addition, Koeman showed great understanding for the radical upheaval that the Catalans had to make this summer. He agreed to several player sales. Koeman also drew positive aspects from the tearful farewell to club icon Lionel Messi, whose contract could not be extended due to Blaugrana’s excessive debt.
“There are things in the game against the ball that we can improve as a team. We can no longer rely on the individual quality of Leo, but when it comes to pressing, the team is better now,” he said.
Messi farewell: “Took a couple of days to get up”
Of course, Messi’s free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain could not be taken lightly, said Koeman: “From the first moment we heard the news, it was a real blow for all of us. We are losing the best player in the World, we lose 30 or more goals a season and a lot of assists, and also that the opponent is afraid when they are on the field. “
With Barca left with no other choice, the best of the situation must now be made. “It took a few days to get up but there is no choice but to do things collectively. The tactics are now more crucial to get the number of goals we need,” said Koeman.
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