Rob Jansen insists that the Camp Nou coach’s position is not under threat despite a turbulent first season at the helm
Koeman may stay on at Camp Nou beyond 2021-22, according to his agent Rob Jansen.
Koeman inherited the managerial reins at Barca following Quique Setien’s sacking last summer and quickly set about stamping his own mark on a confidence-stricken squad.
The Dutchman was able to deliver Copa del Rey glory in his first season at the helm, but the Blaugrana fell short in the Primera Liga title race and the Champions League, and it has been reported that the club has been considering another change in the dugout.
WHAT’S BEEN SAID?
Be that as it may, Jansen has moved to subdue the theory over Koeman’s future after a productive gathering with Barca president Joan Laporta on Monday.
Koeman’s representative disclosed to De Telegraaf: “There was a good climate during the gathering and I for one remaining it with a positive sentiment. There was common regard.
“THE INCLINATION IS EVEN THAT POSITIVE THAT RONALD MAY EVEN REMAIN LONGER (THAN 2021-22). YET, WE LACK THIS FAR YET, MORE DISCUSSIONS WILL FOLLOW.”
KOEMAN’S RECORD AT BARCA
Koeman has as of now managed 52 games in all contests as Barca lead trainer, recording 34 successes, 10 losses and eight draws.
One of their most excruciating misfortunes was delivered by Paris Saint-Germain, who ran out 4-1 victors in the primary leg of their last-16 Champions League conflict at Camp Nou in February.
Barca at last left the contest after a 1-1 draw at Parc des Princes in the subsequent leg, prior to enduring more tragedy in La Liga.
Koeman’s men completed third in the Spanish first class subsequent to winning only two of their last six matches – seven focuses behind inevitable bosses Atletico Madrid.
KOEMAN’S EVALUATION OF PRESENTATION SEASON AT CAMP NOU
Koeman’s salvation came as a noteworthy 4-0 triumph over Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey last, with a Lionel Messi support and objectives from Frenkie de Jong and Antoine Griezmann securing the prize for Barca.
The Blaugrana finished their mission with a 1-0 class win against Eibar, after which Koeman demanded he should be moved in the exchange market to take the group to a higher level.
“AT THE POINT WHEN WE SHOWED UP WE TOOK THE FORMAT THAT WAS ACCESSIBLE,”
He told columnists. “[Sergino] Dest just went ahead the most recent day. For me this crew isn’t made to have the level that it requests and that we need for Barcelona.
“THERE ARE MORE ESTABLISHED PLAYERS WITH ALL DUE REGARD. WHAT’S MORE, THERE ARE YOUTHFUL PLAYERS WHO NEED TO ACQUIRE INSIGHT TO BE BETTER. THE VENTURE ISN’T DONE, IN ONE SEASON YOU CAN’T DO EVERYTHING.”
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