Barcelona is going through some difficult days, starting with the results of the Spanish League or the Champions League, passing through the crisis of Dutch coach Ronald Koeman with the club’s management.
Koeman appeared, on Wednesday, at the press conference dedicated to the Cadiz match in the Spanish League, and his appearance was limited to reading a prepared statement without accepting the journalists’ questions.
Koeman, during his statement, highlighted the difficult situation the team is going through at the moment, but also highlighted the full support of the management.
Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has already appreciated Koeman’s words in his statement, and full respect for what he has done.
What did Laporta say about Koeman’s position?
The Spanish newspaper “Marca” revealed the words that Laporta said in response to Ronald Koeman’s statement.
“We found out at the last minute that he just wanted to make that statement,” Laporta said.
He added, “You have an obligation to attend the press conference, and you are free to respond or express yourself in any way you see fit. We respect the coach’s decision, but we recently found out what he wants to do.” ”
What did Laporta say about the current situation of Barcelona?
Referring to the situation Barcelona is going through, Laporta said: “Well, we are in a difficult moment and I think we have to calm down.”
He continued, “We hope to get a good result against Cadiz, because that is what is important. These kinds of situations are dominated by results, and we will continue to advance and fight.”
What did Laporta say about Koeman’s future?
And the Barcelona president decided, hours later, to launch a veiled attack on Koeman and said of the statement: “I think it was not necessary, answering questions can always explain your position.”
On whether Koeman’s future is in danger if he does not get the three points against Cadiz, Laporta decided to postpone the matter.
Laporta said at the end of his speech: “The coach’s future always depends on the results, but not only the results, but also the way of playing, and Koeman knows that, and he will work as a professional.”