Ronald Koeman
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Vilarrubi
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+1
If we do win expect people to come on here saying “where’s the Koeman haters” etc but what you are saying is 100% valid. Can’t go through whole season not winning majority of big games, despite the good things he’s done. Imo we can build on what he’s done next season with or without him.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
It ideally shouldn't, but we all know it will.
Bobo32
Senior Member
A good president will know what action needs to be taken, whether it's kicking someone in charge of a double winning team, or keeping someone who is struggling like Rijkaard was his first half a year.
There are a lot of factors involved in a single game, Koeman controls very few of them.
But I mean you are right, or I think the final placement in the table will decide a lot.
Still have not heard any legitimate alternatives put forward. Easy to criticize and tear down.
Nagelsmann gone to Bayern. Reckon Xavi is wise enough to avoid us for another few seasons until the old guard is completely cleared out, not that he is some slam dunk appointment to begin with.
Sack Koeman and it will be the likes of Pimienta or Blanc replacing him.
Koeman may be a second rate manager, but no need to irrationally sack him only to put up a third rate manager in his place.
Nagelsmann gone to Bayern. Reckon Xavi is wise enough to avoid us for another few seasons until the old guard is completely cleared out, not that he is some slam dunk appointment to begin with.
Sack Koeman and it will be the likes of Pimienta or Blanc replacing him.
Koeman may be a second rate manager, but no need to irrationally sack him only to put up a third rate manager in his place.
FCBarca
Mike the Knife
Agree. Rather, I would evaluate his performance against the strongest opponents we faced during the season. Among the top teams, the only one we have consistently defeated is Sevilla and for the rest, we have rarely looked the better side despite a defeat
It's one thing to fail to get a result despite impressing on the pitch, another to primarily get results against weaker sides
Bobo32
Senior Member
I agree, part of why I want Koeman out is the poor performance against stronger opponents (often with Koeman looking outsmarted or his decisions looking poor)
I think Koeman often has looked bad against weaker opponents too, though.
The manager is responsible for the whole team, but we should keep in mind he doesn't influence the results extremely much. If Messi was in GOAT-form in some of these big games, Koeman could've behaved exactly like he did, and have flawless results in big games... Against Elche and the likes, no one needed to be in great form to score a goal or two. My view is that Barcelona often won despite Koeman, not because of him.
fergus90
Senior Member
There are no alternatives, which is why we are stuck with the likes of Setien and Koeman who get their biggest gig 20 years into their careers. No disrespect to Koeman of course as he loves Barca and took the job under difficult circumstances but realistically he isn't the same level of coach as he was player. Setien is now back milking udders where he belongs though.
Ultimately football is about cycles, and Barca had their time at the top and now have to focus on laying foundations to try and get there again.
Messigician
Senior Member
If he loses to Atletico he won't continue according to several reports.
It seems that he renew but can leave to Barca as long as he wants.
Btw, he just fails to past Afc Champion League group stage. Last season he lost in knock out round but this time he can not past group stage.
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