Ronald Koeman defends his straightforward strategy. (AP photo)
Barca are currently eighth in the LaLiga standings with eight points from four matches, eight behind league leaders Real Madrid.
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta backed crisis-hit coach Ronald Koeman on Thursday, a day after the Dutchman read a statement at his pre-game news conference asking for time off.
Laporta, who was speaking in Cadiz ahead of Barca’s LaLiga meeting with the Andalusians on Thursday, said the board would not shy away from tough decisions if they needed to be made and said he wants the club to play better football.
Barca attempted 54 passes in Monday’s drab 1-1 draw at home to Granada, prompting some in the Spanish media to compare them to English side Stoke City for their straightforward approach under former manager Tony Police. were known.
“Komen’s future will not be decided tonight. He is the coach of Barcelona and we want things to go well for him.”
“The coach (future), not just Koeman, is obviously very much determined by his results and in Barca’s case also by his style of play. But Koman is our coach and today we are behind him.
“For us (the board) we have no problem making any kind of decisions, and you need to take them sometimes. If we need to, whether it is economic, sports or social, we will do that.”
Barca are currently eighth in the LaLiga standings with eight points from four matches, eight behind league leaders Real Madrid, who have played two games more.
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