Ronald Koeman

[serghei]

To be honest, the way Koeman flip-flopped constantly with the formations made him seem like he's always second-guessing himself.

Koeman is not deciding the tactical plan alone. Schreuder plays the crucial role there, and Schreuder is a tactical mastermind.
But that's irrelevant.

You cannot interfere in the authority of the manager just because he is a mere 'placeholder'.
Apart from disrespectful, it's stupid from Laporta's part, because Laporta has nothing to do with football tactics.

The manager sets the tactics. But don't be surprised if the president is upset when you defend a lead with 11 players behind the ball vs 10-men Villareal.

 

[Interlop]

I thought Alfred Schreuder is in charge with the tactics. I heard he did a good job at Ajax and also Naggelsman wants him at Bayern.

 

[serghei]

I thought Alfred Schreuder is in charge with the tactics. I heard he did a good job at Ajax and also Naggelsman wants him at Bayern.

The assistant manager is not in charge of anything over the 1st manager. He has a consultant's role, like a close advisor. Every final decision is that of the main manager.

 

[Birdy]

The assistant manager is not in charge of anything over the 1st manager. He has a consultant's role, like a close advisor. Every final decision is that of the main manager.

Sure, but we all know that Schreuder is behind the main tactical plans.
It was not Koeman's idea to change to 4-3-3, or then to change to 3-5-2, or then to change to 3-4-3.
It was Schreuder's idea, and Koeman took the decision to go by what he thought.

Do you prefer the team to play as Laporta thinks the team should play?

 

[khaled_a_d]

People are discussing a report frim a journalist acting like he is the admin of the WhatsApp group that has the board and coaching staff. SMH.

 

[Birdy]

People are discussing a report frim a journalist acting like he is the admin of the WhatsApp group that has the board and coaching staff. SMH.

Sique Rodriguez is reliable.
But the problem is it's the 2nd time a similar leak concerning the formation Laporta wants (the first one was a month ago or so) appears.
Too much smoke

 

[DonAK]

So what's our expectations for the next season?

Assuming Wijnaldum and Depay are signed too, Ansu is healthy again and we possibly sign another CB as well.

 

[Luftstalag14]

So what's our expectations for the next season?

Assuming Wijnaldum and Depay are signed too, Ansu is healthy again and we possibly sign another CB as well.

Have there been any serious rumors and indications that this will be the case? I very much doubt that we will.

As to the outlook for the next season, if Messi stays and remains as effective as he was this past season (no drastic dipping and declining), we should be going for the league trophy and Copa del Rey. If he leaves, all bets are off.

 

[DonAK]

Have there been any serious rumors and indications that this will be the case? I very much doubt that we will.

As to the outlook for the next season, if Messi stays and remains as effective as he was this past season (no drastic dipping and declining), we should be going for the league trophy and Copa del Rey. If he leaves, all bets are off.

There's been reports we're looking after another CB. They love de Ligt, but think it's almost impossible to sign him even with players involved in the deal. We've been linked to the likes of Pau Torres, Jules Kounde and Lisandro Martinez.

 

[soul24rage]

Domestic Double and CL QF

EDIT: Actually, a Domestic Treble (with the Spanish Super Cup) and CL QF

 

[Birdy]

Domestic Double and CL QF

This, only if Laporta leaves tactics to the coach.
If not, then trophyless

 

[khaled_a_d]

Sique Rodriguez is reliable.
Too much smoke

Such rumours alone should put him in the unreliable territory.
And smoke? Laporta talked about need to see if coach shares the same vision, which is fair. But how do you think media will use such statement?
Option 1: Laporta is doing well, let's go
Option 2: Laporta wants certain way of playing, wants Puigt o play etc.
Which one will make headlines?
And please remember, this is a new board, those who were reliable 3 months ago, aren't necessary reliable now.
Even bum like Gerard Romero was once reliable, suddenly became garbage (probably lost his source)
Laporta was hated by media for a reason, he cut their sources back in the day. The guy hired a security agency when he won in 2003 to find if there is wires in his office (and he actually find some)

Only way this is reliable it is coming from Koeman camp, and if true then he deserves what he gets.

 

[khaled_a_d]

So what's our expectations for the next season?

Assuming Wijnaldum and Depay are signed too, Ansu is healthy again and we possibly sign another CB as well.

Too much variable atm.
I think Griezmann is a key to our mercato, if he is sold for 50M+ and save his massive wages, I expect some key signings. 2 at least who aren't free.
If we don't, I think we will play with what we have.
Overall, I would expect a QF in CL and Liga.
But then again, I don't know who is coming to Madrid

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

More leaks: [MENTION=21238]barca[/MENTION]Times
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@SiqueRodriguez
Laporta told Koeman that there should be a more offensive game and that a 4-3-3 formation would be the formation and there would be no negotiation about it.


That's absolutely ridiculous from Laporta.
He has no business dictating the formation of the team.
He is not a coach, never have been one, he knows shit about tactics in football, he should keep his mouth shut about these things.
It's different to say 'I want offensive football' than saying what the formation should be.
Besides, we played the best games of the season in a 3-5-2 and 3-4-3 formation.

That's absolutely unacceptable

True. I agree. Formation should be based on the players and what coach prefers.

 

[Birdy]

Such rumours alone should put him in the unreliable territory.
And smoke? Laporta talked about need to see if coach shares the same vision, which is fair. But how do you think media will use such statement?
Option 1: Laporta is doing well, let's go
Option 2: Laporta wants certain way of playing, wants Puigt o play etc.
Which one will make headlines?
And please remember, this is a new board, those who were reliable 3 months ago, aren't necessary reliable now.
Even bum like Gerard Romero was once reliable, suddenly became garbage (probably lost his source)
Laporta was hated by media for a reason, he cut their sources back in the day. The guy hired a security agency when he won in 2003 to find if there is wires in his office (and he actually find some)

Only way this is reliable it is coming from Koeman camp, and if true then he deserves what he gets.

I don't buy this, at least in regards with this particular leak.
Not that the media do not pursue the big headlines, not that Laporta is not their favorite boy, BUT

it's the content of the information that comes out, it's very specific to be forged out of the imagination of a journalist.
It references specifically the 4-3-3 and the previous one (one month ago) was referring specifically the 3-5-2.
It might be coming from Koeman camp.
How he deserves that?
Does the team deserve having the president to dictate the formation?