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The interim president of Barcelona, Carles Tusquets, has given all his support to the technician under fire Ronald Koeman.
The club has been in an uproar on and off the pitch with captain and talisman Lionel Messi contract situation unresolved, presidential elections scheduled for January 24 and the team underperforming.
But Tusquets, currently in charge temporarily behind the scenes after Josep Bartomeu’s resignation and before next month’s elections, insisted he would stay with Koeman.
And the 69-year-old praised, in particular, the Dutchman’s commitment to youth and the constant use of promising players such as Pedri, Ansu Fati and several others.
He told Mundo Deportivo: ‘I’m not going to fire anyone, not at all. [Ronald] Koeman is doing well, he has great criteria, he is committed to the quarry and young players. He absolutely has my support and always will. I have eaten with him recently and found him optimistic. ”
Speaking of Lionel Messi and the club’s financial situation, he added: ‘I think he has the answer. If we look at your contract, the decision is yours.
“When the stadium reopens it will not be very difficult to recover this club, not in the economic sphere and I hope not in the sporting sphere.
“Barcelona is betting on a new generation of players, which is convenient for the club right now, as we are in the middle of a cycle change.”
The Catalan club is currently fighting in LaLiga, ranking fifth, but as close to Getafe 18 in the relegation zone as it is to leader Atlético de Madrid.
They lost more ground in the title race with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Valencia on Saturday, while Koeman criticized his team’s weak defense during the match.
There is also uncertainty about the future of several first-team stars, with former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho reportedly on the pitch.
Presidential candidates Emili Rousaud and Joan Laporta have also expressed their opinion on the future of Messi, who can start negotiating with foreign clubs to leave with a free transfer starting in January.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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