Live bar On September 22, Barca coach Koeman was interviewed by the Dutch media "Football International" a few days ago, during which he talked about Barca, Messi, Laporta and other topics.
Koeman: No one needs to feel sorry for me. In Spain, the manager has to be criticized, and it's a black-and-white thing there. While you play better than the last one, the opponent gets a penalty, then the outside world will criticize your tactics. I don't ask for understanding, I just look at these facts.
The only thing that calms everything down here is to win, win the next game, two games, and more.
Before I went, I knew that Barca's finances were not good, but I didn't know that it was so bad. Laporta didn't know it before, and I think (about it) he was as shocked as I was. We are now in a boat.
I understand how Laporta feels, he's a Barca fan. I also don't like the way we lose 3-0 to Bayern, but I would look at the current situation in a more sober way. Bayern sent Gnabry, Lucas Hernandez and Koeman, and we had to send young players from the academy.
Bayern have a clear vision in terms of squads, young talents, plus the main force of the Mesozoic generation, and some players who are about to enter the 30s. We have old players, but no middle-aged players, and all that's left are young people.
There's still a lot of respect on the streets of Barcelona, the people here aren't that crazy, they know the situation of the club and they're happy that I've brought in a lot of young players. That's what I meant when I said 'thanks to my club for the future'.
Messi covered up all the flaws of the club, he was fantastic. Of course, there were still a lot of great players around him at that time, but he was the one who could produce qualitative change. He makes the players around him look better. This is not my criticism, this is my observation.
Messi is a perfect score in every aspect of the game, in judging the situation on the pitch, in terms of finishing, in possession, in terms of applying the right pace to the ball... This is really abnormal, really abnormal!
When I became Barcelona's manager, I went to Messi's house. He was worried but also interested. Last season had a very difficult start and he apologized to me for it. Messi needs the club to have a clear vision for the future.
But at the same time Messi also put the club in a difficult situation financially?
Coman: Messi gave, he always gave. Last year he scored 50 goals, 30 goals, 20 assists, plus he was an exemplary benefit to all the other players.
Didn't you ever think about resigning? We can all see how president Barça questions you
Coman: It's never easy, but I'm willing to risk my life for the club and I'm responsible for my assistants.
The only situation I quit the job was when my message couldn't get to the players. At that point, I'll say: Okay, it's over. This is not the case now. I get along with the players on the pitch every day and that's how I coach the club.
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