He hit us with the iconic "It is what it is". What a Barca legend
Valverde
"Critics while leader in UCL & Liga? I understand it or I don't. It is what it is. I have nothing more to say. If the game had been better, ran in the 2nd half, but you have to accept things as they are. We lost one & tied. Before, it was a high because we won."
"My future? I’m not worried about my future."
"The other day I was eating with the president. The club has always supported me and I feel respected."
"Arthur? His absences have been due to technical decisions."
"Yes, Junior convinces me and we are happy with him. I opted for Semedo against Levante because they have very fast players. I thought it was the right thing to do.
Valverde
"Critics while leader in UCL & Liga? I understand it or I don't. It is what it is. I have nothing more to say. If the game had been better, ran in the 2nd half, but you have to accept things as they are. We lost one & tied. Before, it was a high because we won."
"My future? I’m not worried about my future."
"The other day I was eating with the president. The club has always supported me and I feel respected."
"Arthur? His absences have been due to technical decisions."
"Yes, Junior convinces me and we are happy with him. I opted for Semedo against Levante because they have very fast players. I thought it was the right thing to do.
It's pretty obvious how we'll get rid of Valverde at this point. Busted season or mega failure and he's gone. Barto & Co. aren't competent and knowledgeable enough (outside their economic stuff) to realize when a team is on a good path, or when the road leads to collision.
From a pragmatic perspective, the best combination would be a group stage bust in CL. We ain't winning the CL anyway, so either we go out in groups, or the likes of Liverpool tear us a new one later, it's the same thing. A group stage exit would lead to Ernie being sacked for sure, and would still keep us in the race for La Liga / Copa del Rey, with even more chances due to more rest later in the season.
Let's just say that I wouldn't be terribly sad to draw or lose to Dortmund in 3 weeks time.