The pros and cons of Ronald Koeman's first season at Barcelona
A team on its knees
He took charge of a team that was broken mentally after being defeated 8-2 at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League, with captain and star player Lionel Messi submitting a transfer request not long after the Dutchman became coach.
Koeman was also in charge of getting rid of Luis Suarez, while he was promised reinforcements that never came. Instead, there was only the 60 million euro signing of Miralem Pjanic, who arrived as part of a deal that saw Arthur Melo go to Juventus as Barcelona fixed their short-term accounts, while Sergino Dest was signed from Ajax to replace Nelson Semedo.
Koeman had to make do with the youth setup to bolster his squad, as he called up the likes of Pedri, Oscar Mingueza, Ronald Araujo and Ilaix Moriba
From 4-2-3-1
To 3-5-2
Koeman had to enforce a new formation at Barcelona in the second half of the season, as his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation wasn't working.
There's no doubt that Barcelona have improved under the new system, but the damage had appeared to be done after too many points were dropped in the first half of the season.
After reverting to a defensive line of three, the team found a good balance and went on to win 51 out of a possible 57 points.
Injuries have also been a huge problem at the Camp Nou this season. Ansu Fati has missed the majority of the season due to a recurring knee injury, whilst Gerard Pique, Sergi Roberto and Philippe Coutinho have all missed large chunks of the season.
Barcelona have constantly shown two faces this season, which hasn't been good enough for the Catalan giants
When you look at this you can say that with the way koeman met this team and the limited players he met then this can assure that not every manager will take this team and even win a trophy,The Xavi all people are calling for didn't take the job because he knows it's a very difficult assignment for him even if xavi comes do you think he can shout or manage players like dembele who wasn't serious with everything before koeman came or players like Pique , Sergio or alba it's impossible because he is like a friend to them so there is no way he can command them The reason why the squad of Guardiola conquered football there is no his mate in the squad and no pressure and also is because he is the one who made them the players they are now ,they were no one before he came but Xavi can only coach Barcelona when this old players leave the only person i believe can can do something is Garcia Pamienta but To be honest Koeman has tried always appreciate what you have because our players have been disciplined unlike before if Koeman continues for next season am 100% sure he'll do well.
And also if people say koeman is bringing dutch players then I can also say almost all the squad of Guardiola of 2011 they were all spain players am not a fan of Koeman but truth to be said he's trying
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