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Ronald Koeman questioned his continuity in Barcelona

By Fredi Roman

The coach knows that he must win a tournament to continue. 

The coach knows that he must win a tournament to continue. 

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This Saturday, Barcelona will play against Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Copa del Rey, in which they will try to win their first title of the season and with Ronald Koeman as coach. With the presidency of Joan Laporta, the continuity of the Dutch in the position isn't assured. For this to be possible, they must win at least one title in the season. And in the run-up to the match against Athletic Bilbao, Koeman spoke about this situation.

"It's weird that I have to respond to this kind of thing. We've had a 19-game streak and I have to answer questions about my future. I have to accept it, but I don't agree. You guys have to do your job. I'm a year old. more contract. I know before the game what will happen if we win and what will happen if we win. It's strange, but it's my job, you have to deal with this pressure and I accept it. I know how to handle it", said the coach.

Following this issue, Koeman stated that he does not need Laporta's endorsement. "I don't need this. We have spoken and he has shown me his confidence. Nor is it that if someone writes that the coach is risking his future, the president has to show his confidence. I am the first to know where he is. Here you have to win things, Despite the changes and the economic situation of the club, we are here to play a final and to win it. The rest is not important", he argued.

In time, when analyzing the game, he said: "It's true that we are two teams that have suffered a lot to be able to reach the final tomorrow. We know that they are very competitive. It will be the fourth time that we face each other. They. We won two in the league and lost in extra time in the Super Cup. They are fair results. We have to be good with the ball and, above all, without the ball. I think it's something we have lost in the last two games, our game without the ball".

And he immediately emphasized that "it's important for the club. Having an important title this season is something nice. In January, with the Super Cup, the team's situation was worse. We have improved. We had a 19-game career without losing. I never think about whether I win or lose for my future. The most important thing is putting energy into the team".


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