I'm optimistic, he was a great captain and leader at the club who always gave maximum effort and I think he can transfer that to the current squad.
He understands the traditions and culture of the club and knows what is expected of a Barca coach, so I don't think there will be too many surprises in that respect.
He will have the respect of the group just as Guardiola did and if the board back him then I think he is strong enough to make the right decisions with regards to the players. Lucho is no boy scout, he is tough enough to handle any egos and tantrums.
He has not got a lot of experience and is untested at this level, but his knowledge of the club might just counter that. Overall he would not be my first choice but he is better option than some names I have heard.
As a fan of the club it would be incredibly special if Luis Enrique could lead us to the Champions league title, and that is what will be expected of him in the coming years.
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