Ernesto Valverde speaks on Barcelona exit amid Abidal controversy
4 years, 11 months ago

Ernesto Valverde speaks on Barcelona exit amid Abidal controversy

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde is reluctant to consider whether he was harshly treated at Barcelona following his Camp Nou sacking in January. READ | Inter 0-1 Napoli: Fabulous Fabian strike earns Coppa first-leg lead "I don't think about that," Valverde said at the Bilbao International Football Summit. Sporting director Eric Abidal sparked a row with Lionel Messi and chaos at Camp Nou last week as he suggested Barcelona players were not working hard enough for Valverde before the head coach's exit. Barcelona is three points behind rival and La Liga leader Real Madrid under new coach Quique Setien, while it faces Napoli in the last 16 of the Champions League later this month.

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Champions League: Valverde admits Madrid in unusual situation ahead of Atalanta clash
1 month ago

Champions League: Valverde admits Madrid in unusual situation ahead of Atalanta clash

India Today  

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has described the reigning champions' current predicament as "unfamiliar" as they prepare for tonight's critical Champions League group stage encounter against Atalanta. We know Atalanta's man-to-man marking style can be demanding, but it can also play to our advantage because of the players we have." Valverde also emphasized the need for compactness in their play, …

Real Madrid's Valverde: We Will Rise Again from El Clasico Defeat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid's Valverde: We Will Rise Again from El Clasico Defeat

India Today  

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde expresses his determination to bounce back from their El Clasico defeat to Barcelona. Despite their impressive run in La Liga, the team suffered a 4-0 defeat, highlighting some weaknesses in their defense. Valverde assures fans that they will rise again and redeem themselves, highlighting the club's rich history of overcoming setbacks. He emphasizes the importance …

LaLiga: Ernesto Valverde hails players after Athletic Bilbao thrash Almeria
2 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Ernesto Valverde hails players after Athletic Bilbao thrash Almeria

Firstpost  

Athletic Bilbao are on 16 points, level with Barcelona, who are second and face Real Mallorca on Saturday night. Bilbao: Ernesto Valverde said it was Athletic Bilbao’s players who deserved the praise after a thumping 4-0 win over Almeria on Friday night, which saw the team rise to third in LaLiga. Athletic also scored four goals against Cadiz and Elche, …

Ernesto Valverde Appointed as Athletic Bilbao's Manager For Third Time
2 years, 6 months ago

Ernesto Valverde Appointed as Athletic Bilbao's Manager For Third Time

News 18  

Ernesto Valverde is officially back as Athletic Bilbao’s coach. The Spanish club made the announcement on Thursday, five days after new president Jon Uriarte was elected and pledged to bring Valverde back for his third stint as coach. Another candidate for Bilbao’s presidency, Iñaki Arechabaleta, promised to bring back Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa for a second stint at the club …

Former Barcelona manager Valverde returns to Athletic Bilbao as coach
2 years, 6 months ago

Former Barcelona manager Valverde returns to Athletic Bilbao as coach

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde is officially back as Athletic Bilbao's coach. The Spanish club made the announcement on Thursday, five days after new president Jon Uriarte was elected and pledged to bring Valverde back for his third stint as coach. Another candidate for Bilbao’s presidency, Inaki Arechabaleta, promised to bring back Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa for a second stint at the club …

La Liga: Former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde returns for a third spell with Athletic Bilbao
2 years, 6 months ago

La Liga: Former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde returns for a third spell with Athletic Bilbao

Hindustan Times  

Ernesto Valverde will return as a coach of La Liga club Athletic Bilbao in the upcoming season. This will be his first coaching stint after being sacked from Barcelona in January 2020, whom he led to two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. Ernesto Valverde with former Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane Valverde …

Champions League: Barcelona coach Quique Setien says 'too soon' to discuss future after Bayern Munich horror defeat
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Barcelona coach Quique Setien says 'too soon' to discuss future after Bayern Munich horror defeat

Firstpost  

Setien was already under huge pressure, despite only being appointed as the successor to Ernesto Valverde in January, with Barcelona having relinquished the Spanish title on his watch, finishing second to Real Madrid in LaLiga. Barcelona’s embattled coach Quique Setien offered no indication that he would resign in the immediate aftermath of Friday’s 8-2 Champions League humiliation at the hands …

Former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde prefers Australia over Premier League
4 years, 11 months ago

Former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde prefers Australia over Premier League

The Hindu  

Former Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde said he would prefer working in Australia rather than the Premier League. Valverde was sacked by Barca in January, despite leading the Spanish giant to back-to-back LaLiga titles and Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana success. READ | Valverde referenced former Barca captain Andres Iniesta, who left Camp Nou for Japanese side Vissel …

Barcelona news: Quique Setien refuses to wade in on Messi-Abidal row
4 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona news: Quique Setien refuses to wade in on Messi-Abidal row

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona manager Quique Setien is determined to ignore …

Lionel Messi hits out at Barcelona director Eric Abidal
4 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi hits out at Barcelona director Eric Abidal

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has sensationally hit out at Barcelona director of football Eric Abidal after he suggested some players were not working hard enough prior to Ernesto Valverde's dismissal. Abidal granted several interviews to Spanish media outlets on Tuesday and, in a chat with Catalan publication Sport, the Frenchman outlined the thought process behind Valverde's sacking in January. He revealed they …

Barcelona: Lionel Messi bites back at director Eric Abidal in row
4 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona: Lionel Messi bites back at director Eric Abidal in row

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi criticised Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal …

Setien wants ruthless streak from dominant Barcelona
4 years, 11 months ago

Setien wants ruthless streak from dominant Barcelona

The Hindu  

New head coach Quique Setien was pleased with Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Granada in his first game in charge but wants to see his side be more clinical in front of goal. Lionel Messi's 76th-minute finish following an outstanding team move secured three points at Camp Nou on Sunday for Setien, who replaced Ernesto Valverde last Monday. "Today did not …

La Liga: Xavi rejected Barcelona offer to replace Valverde
5 years ago

La Liga: Xavi rejected Barcelona offer to replace Valverde

The Hindu  

Barcelona great Xavi says he rejected an offer from the club to succeed Ernesto Valverde as head coach. The Al Sadd coach has confirmed he was made a formal offer by technical secretary Eric Abidal and CEO Oscar Grau but says he turned it down as it would be "too soon" for him to take charge at Camp Nou. READ …

No termination clause at the end of 2019-20 for Barca boss Setien
5 years ago

No termination clause at the end of 2019-20 for Barca boss Setien

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed there is no termination clause for the end of this season in new head coach Quique Setien's deal. Speaking to Sport, Bartomeu confirmed there was a clause in the 61-year-old's contract that relates to Barca's next presidential elections in 2021, but no mechanism to release Setien if the remainder of this campaign does …

Ernesto Valverde writes letter to thank fans and staff following Barcelona dismissal
5 years ago

Ernesto Valverde writes letter to thank fans and staff following Barcelona dismissal

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Departing Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has written a …

The Barcelona churn: Valverde out, Setién in
5 years ago

The Barcelona churn: Valverde out, Setién in

Live Mint  

Elite football clubs often defy logic. The latest logic-defying move comes from Barcelona, who sacked their manager Ernesto Valverde mid-season on Monday and appointed former Real Betis manager Quique Setién. Despite the Catalan club being top of the table, Barca’s hierarchy had moved to replace Valverde, first going behind his back to woo former player Xavi Hernandez. The way Liverpool …

LaLiga: League-leaders Barcelona sack coach Ernesto Valverde after Spanish Super Cup defeat, appoint Quique Setien
5 years ago

LaLiga: League-leaders Barcelona sack coach Ernesto Valverde after Spanish Super Cup defeat, appoint Quique Setien

Firstpost  

The tide appeared to turn against Valverde after a 2-2 draw at struggling Espanyol which was followed by a 3-2 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals Barcelona: Barcelona have sacked coach Ernesto Valverde and named former Real Betis coach Quique Setien as his replacement, the club said in a statement on Monday. “FC Barcelona and Quique …

La Liga: Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde midseason, Quique Setien announced as new manager
5 years ago

La Liga: Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde midseason, Quique Setien announced as new manager

India TV News  

Barcelona made a rare coaching change midway through the season, replacing Ernesto Valverde with former Real Betis manager Quique Setien on Monday. Setien didn't win significant titles as a coach but was the last one to beat Barcelona at Camp Nou Stadium — in 2018, a 4-3 win by Betis in the Spanish league. He had a good record since …

Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde and appoint former Real Betis manager Quique Setien as replacement
5 years ago

Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde and appoint former Real Betis manager Quique Setien as replacement

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has been sacked and …

LaLiga: Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes Spanish champions treating coach Ernesto Valverde unfairly
5 years ago

LaLiga: Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes Spanish champions treating coach Ernesto Valverde unfairly

Firstpost  

Barca approached Iniesta’s former team mate Xavi Hernandez to replace the under-pressure Valverde who they wanted to sack after defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final last week, reports in the Spanish media said. Barcelona: Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes the Spanish champions are treating coach Ernesto Valverde unfairly. They have to have some respect for …

Iniesta urges club to respect Valverde amid 'ugly' saga
5 years ago

Iniesta urges club to respect Valverde amid 'ugly' saga

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta has urged Barcelona to show more respect to head coach Ernesto Valverde following "ugly" reports it i attempting to line up club legend Xavi as his replacement. Strong speculation has claimed club directors used the trip to Saudi Arabia to open talks with Xavi regarding the possibility of replacing Valverde, but the 39-year-old – who is in charge …

Why did Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde?
5 years ago

Why did Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde?

CNN  

CNN — Reigning league champion, currently top of La Liga and through to the next round of the Champions League – so why did Barcelona sack its coach Ernesto Valverde? Though Barcelona won last season’s La Liga by 11 points, losing just three times all season, ever since the Catalans squandered a 3-0 advantage in the semifinals of last year’s …

Barcelona: Suarez out for four months after knee surgery
5 years ago

Barcelona: Suarez out for four months after knee surgery

The Hindu  

Luis Suarez is set to miss the majority of the season after the Barcelona and Uruguay forward underwent surgery on an injury to his right knee. There were initial suggestions Barca expected Suarez to miss around a month of action, but it has now been confirmed the striker will be out for approximately four months following the surgery, which was …

Xavi decides against taking Barcelona job immediately, claim sources
5 years ago

Xavi decides against taking Barcelona job immediately, claim sources

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde will take Barcelona training on Monday after Xavi told the club he would not be accepting the job of coach immediately, AFP Sport has learned. Xavi, who is currently in charge of Qatari team Al-Sadd, held talks with Barca's sporting director Eric Abidal and chief executive Oscar Grau on Friday and Saturday. READ | Xavi in talks to …

Xavi in talks to take Barcelona job, Qatari club confirms
5 years ago

Xavi in talks to take Barcelona job, Qatari club confirms

The Hindu  

Xavi is in talks with his former club Barcelona to take over as coach, his current team, Qatar’s Al-Sadd said Saturday, although the Spanish great himself stayed tight-lipped about his “dream” job. Xavi declined to confirm the speculation at the post-match media briefing but said he had met Barcelona’s director of football Eric Abdidal during his recent trip to Qatar. …

Xavi likely to replace Valverde as Barcelona coach: reports
5 years ago

Xavi likely to replace Valverde as Barcelona coach: reports

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde appears to be running out of time at Barcelona, with Xavi reportedly poised to take over as head coach at Camp Nou. However, Spanish sports dailies Marca and AS both reported that Thursday's chaotic defeat to Atletico led Barca to propose Xavi takes over immediately, replacing Valverde. Turki Al-Ali: Xavi is focusing on tomorrow's game, any talk about …

Below-par Ernesto Valverde questioned after another late collapse by Barcelona
5 years ago

Below-par Ernesto Valverde questioned after another late collapse by Barcelona

India TV News  

Barcelona had once again played great, led through goals by Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann, yet still managed to let it slip away. Barcelona squandered one of their best performances of the season by conceding two late goals to Atletico Madrid, falling 3-2 in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. “This year will we try to …

Guillermo Amor plays down Ernesto Valverde sacking talk
5 years ago

Guillermo Amor plays down Ernesto Valverde sacking talk

The Hindu  

Guillermo Amor played down suggestions Ernesto Valverde was close to being sacked after Barcelona's Supercopa de Espana loss to Atletico Madrid. While it is top of La Liga, Barca has won just one of its past five games, a period which has included three draws to reportedly put the pressure on Valverde once more. However, Amor – the club's director …

Valverde knows Supercopa loss to fuel talk about Barca future
5 years ago

Valverde knows Supercopa loss to fuel talk about Barca future

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde admitted his future would come in for fresh scrutiny after Barcelona's dramatic defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana semifinal. He has been repairing a reputation that took a battering with Barcelona's 4-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League semifinals last term, when the Reds overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit. It was a …

Luis Suarez defends Valverde after Barca's Supercopa loss
5 years ago

Luis Suarez defends Valverde after Barca's Supercopa loss

The Hindu  

Luis Suarez said under-fire Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde was not to blame for the team's Supercopa de Espana collapse against Atletico Madrid. Goals from Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann cancelled out Koke's 46th-minute opener until Barca shipped twice in the final nine minutes as Atletico earned a showdown with Real Madrid. The result plunged Valverde's future further into doubt …

Ernesto Valverde: De Jong's red card did do Barcelona damage
5 years ago

Ernesto Valverde: De Jong's red card did do Barcelona damage

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde said Frenkie de Jong's sending-off hurt Barcelona at a crucial moment in its 2-2 derby draw with Espanyol and noted his side's difficulties in killing off games. The Blaugrana came from a goal down at RCDE Stadium to lead 2-1 thanks to goals from Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal but De Jong was shown a second yellow card …

Ernesto Valverde praises reported Barcelona target Dani Olmo
5 years ago

Ernesto Valverde praises reported Barcelona target Dani Olmo

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde has admitted he admires Dani Olmo as Barcelona continues to be linked with a big-money move for the Dinamo Zagreb winger. Asked about Olmo on Friday, coach Valverde chose his words carefully but left little doubt he is a player that would be welcomed at Camp Nou. The first test of the new year sees Valverde's team take …

Valverde confident El Clasico won't attract trouble
5 years ago

Valverde confident El Clasico won't attract trouble

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde is not concerned about potential trouble around Wednesday's El Clasico with bitter rivals Real Madrid despite the political climate and a planned demonstration. The Tsunami Democratic protest group – formed of Catalan independence activists – says it has called on its supporters to head to four meeting points near Camp Nou at 4pm local time on …

Barca's Valverde: Pique must focus amid Davis Cup commitments
5 years, 1 month ago

Barca's Valverde: Pique must focus amid Davis Cup commitments

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde has no qualms with Gerard Pique's Davis Cup commitments but warned his star centre-back he will not play against Leganes if his focus is not on Barcelona. La Liga leader Barca makes the trip to rock-bottom Leganes on Saturday and Valverde has been speaking with Pique about his extra-curricular activities. "I have talked with him about this issue …

Valverde has Barcelona's full support, insists Abidal
5 years, 1 month ago

Valverde has Barcelona's full support, insists Abidal

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde has the backing of Barcelona's backroom staff according to sporting director Eric Abidal, who moved to distance the Blaugrana from "clubs that change coaches after bad results". Barcelona is top of LaLiga, level on points with second-placed Real Madrid, but a 3-1 defeat at Levante and a goalless draw at home to Slavia Prague brought doubts over Valverde's …

Why are Barcelona's attack failing and will fans get their wish to see Ernesto Valverde sacked?
5 years, 2 months ago

Why are Barcelona's attack failing and will fans get their wish to see Ernesto Valverde sacked?

Daily Mail  

It's no secret that Ernesto Valverde is in his final season as Barcelona coach – waiting to be replaced at the end of the campaign by Ronald Koeman or even by current Ajax coach Erik ten Hag or River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo. On Tuesday, Ernesto Valverde looked like a manager in his last month of service at Barcelona In …

Valverde insists he is 'not worried' about Barcelona future
5 years, 2 months ago

Valverde insists he is 'not worried' about Barcelona future

The Hindu  

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde insists he is not worried about his future at the club. A 3-1 LaLiga defeat at Levante last Saturday was followed by a 0-0 draw with Slavia Prague at Camp Nou in the Champions League, in which home fans made their frustrations clear with whistles from the stands. Barca sit top of LaLiga after 11 …

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde understands why fans whistled his team
5 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde understands why fans whistled his team

Daily Mail  

Ernesto Valverde says he understands why some Barcelona supporters whistled his team following the disappointing goalless draw with Slavia Prague in the Champions League. Ernesto Valverde says he understands why some Barcelona supporters whistled his team The stalemate followed Saturday's surprise 3-1 loss at Levante to increase the pressure on head coach Valverde. Valverde's side, who struck the woodwork through …

Champions League: Ernesto Valverde accepts Barcelona under pressure after Slavia Prague stalemate at home
5 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Ernesto Valverde accepts Barcelona under pressure after Slavia Prague stalemate at home

Firstpost  

Barcelona play Dortmund at home next and will hope progress is secured before their final game against Inter Milan at the San Siro. Ernesto Valverde admitted Barcelona are in a rut after they followed up their LaLiga defeat by Levante with a goalless draw at home to Slavia Prague on Tuesday in the Champions League. Lionel Messi hit the crossbar …

Valverde trying to remain calm after Levante loss
5 years, 2 months ago

Valverde trying to remain calm after Levante loss

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde understands the pressure is increasing at Barcelona following its shocking collapse against Levante, yet he is trying to remain calm as the side aims to get back to winning ways against Sparta Prague. Not for the first time in Valverde's reign, Barca let slip a promising position on Saturday, conceding three times in seven second-half minutes to suffer …

Ernesto Valverde "out of words" to describe Lionel Messi
5 years, 2 months ago

Ernesto Valverde "out of words" to describe Lionel Messi

The Hindu  

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde said he has "run out of words" to describe Lionel Messi after the captain inspired a 5-1 rout of Real Valladolid. Barca captain Messi set up Arturo Vidal with an exquisite pass before scoring a stunning free-kick – the 50th of his career for club and Argentina – prior to half-time at Camp Nou. Messi …

Barcelona vs Eibar: Valverde calls for respect amid protests
5 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona vs Eibar: Valverde calls for respect amid protests

The Hindu  

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde issued an appeal for calm as his team made an early dash to Eibar to avoid more possible protests in its home city. Violent scenes broke out in Barcelona at the start of the week after nine Catalan political leaders were dealt long prison sentences for their roles in the region's 2017 referendum and subsequent …

Valverde praises Messi impact in Barca victory over Inter
5 years, 3 months ago

Valverde praises Messi impact in Barca victory over Inter

The Hindu  

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde praised the impact of Lionel Messi in the club's come-from-behind Champions League win over Inter. Discussing Messi's performance post-match, Valverde told reporters: "It is the first game that he played in full, also a game with a significant physical burden on the opponent and the competition. Read: Courtois suffering from 'De Gea syndrome', says Belgium …

Champions League: Messi joins Barca training for Inter game
5 years, 3 months ago

Champions League: Messi joins Barca training for Inter game

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde might not have to field Barcelona sans Lionel Messi against Inter in the next Champions League match as the Argentine returned to training on Monday. Barca captain Messi had to be withdrawn at half-time and missed Saturday's 2-0 victory at Getafe, secured courtesy of goals from Luis Suarez and Junior Firpo. Barca's goalless Champions League draw away to …

Gerard Pique blames Barcelona's poor start to campaign on tiring pre-season schedule
5 years, 3 months ago

Gerard Pique blames Barcelona's poor start to campaign on tiring pre-season schedule

Daily Mail  

Gerard Pique has blamed Barcelona's busy and exhausting pre-season schedule as the reason for their slow start to the season. A victory on Tuesday night over Villarreal was a welcome upturn in fortunes and Gerard Pique believes he has the reason for Barcelona's initial lethargy out of the blocks. Gerard Pique says pre-season is the reason behind Barcelona's slow start …

Valverde: The world stops when something happens to Messi
5 years, 3 months ago

Valverde: The world stops when something happens to Messi

The Hindu  

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde said the world stopped when something happened to Lionel Messi as he discussed the star's latest injury worry. Messi was substituted at half-time of Barca's much-needed 2-1 La Liga victory over Villarreal on Tuesday due to an adductor injury. The Barca captain was making his first start of the season after battling a calf injury …

Ernesto Valverde eases Barcelona fears as he insists Lionel Messi was taken off as a precaution
5 years, 3 months ago

Ernesto Valverde eases Barcelona fears as he insists Lionel Messi was taken off as a precaution

Daily Mail  

Ernesto Valverde calmed Barcelona fears over Lionel Messi's fitness saying he was taken off as a precaution at half time in the team's 2-1 win over Villarreal. 'When something happens to Messi everyone stops, on pitch and in stands,' said the Barcelona coach. Lionel Messi is treated for a thigh injury just before he was taken off at half-time on …

Lionel Messi is the only man who can save under-fire Ernesto Valverde again
5 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi is the only man who can save under-fire Ernesto Valverde again

Daily Mail  

Considering it happened almost five months ago it’s amazing how often Barcelona’s Liverpool nightmare still gets mentioned by the club's supporters, players and directors. Ernesto Valverde is under growing pressure following Barcelona's poor start to the season The Barcelona boss is already relying on the return of Lionel Messi to turn the season around Now, five games into the new …

Rumour Has It: Barcelona players losing confidence in Valverde
5 years, 3 months ago

Rumour Has It: Barcelona players losing confidence in Valverde

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde is facing a big week at Barcelona. Valverde is under pressure early in the season after Barca slumped to a 2-0 loss at Granada to be left with just seven points from its opening five games of the La Liga season. BARCELONA PLAYERS LOSING CONFIDENCE IN VALVERDE Several Barcelona players have started to lose confidence in Valverde, according …

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