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Coach Ronald Koeman insisted that he was not the one who decided to bring forward Luis Suárez to Atlético de Madrid.
* Barça – Villarreal: 02:00 hours on Monday, September 28, Hanoi time.
“It seems like I’m the bad guy in this movie, but in fact, Suarez’s departure isn’t just up to me,” said coach Koeman. Brand September 26. “Before signing for Barça, the club leader made a series of decisions. I support those decisions. I have shown respect to Suárez both in terms of players and individuals. I said. For him, if he stayed, he would hardly have the opportunity to play, but would still be part of the team. “
Koeman didn’t give Suarez a chance to show himself, including three friendlies to prepare for the season. Image: EFE.
Koeman took office in mid-August after Barça fired former coach Quique Setien. According to the media, one of Koeman’s first things was to call and notify Suárez of his decision not to use the forward.
After the call of the Dutch technician, the Barcelona leader began to accelerate the process of removal of Suárez. Because the Uruguayan striker had trouble applying for Italian citizenship to play for Juventus, the Camp Nou team sold him to Atlético for just $ 6.6 million.
The way in which the Barça leadership pushed Suarez away creates a sense of disrespect, even as an act of driving away the third player with the most goals in club history. Captain Lionel Messi did not hesitate to criticize his leadership, saying that Suarez did not deserve to be kicked out of the club. Neymar, Cesc Fabregas … also criticized the path of President Bartomeu.
Koeman commented: “Messi is sad, which is understandable when one of his friends leaves the club. But Messi remains an example for everyone on training ground and in games. I have never seen him fail.” It is ready for the season. He shows great devotion and I have no doubt about that. “
He did not use Suarez, but coach Koeman decided to stay with Philippe Coutinho, who failed to win his official position and had to go to Bayern Munich on loan last season. “Coutinho can play perfectly as a driving midfielder or as a left forward. He is also willing to support the team in defense and finishing well. I like a player like that. I hope so. A good season,” explains Koeman.
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