Joan Laporta has told Ronald Koeman to play more offensive football at Barcelona in their recent meeting held a few days ago – as per Mundo Deportivo.
The club president does not like the 3-5-2 formation that has been imposed as it limits the attacking options of the team.
Koeman was also told by Laporta that he should give more opportunities to young players at the club to encourage exciting attacking football.
It’s said that the Barca president told Koeman that he can count on him next season amid pressure mounting on his job as head coach for the Blaugrana.
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Barcelona prepared for 'summer revolution', set to issue exits for 14 players
Barcelona are prepared for a ‘summer revolution’ and expected to issue exits for 14 players, as per Mundo Deportivo.
It’s said that the Blaugrana are preparing to either sell, loan, or terminate the contracts of unnecessary players to reduce the wage bill.
Among those likely to leave are Samuel Umtiti, Philippe Coutinho, Martin Braithwaite, Neto, Matheus Fernandes and Junior Firpo.
Miralem Pjanic is also expected to be sold – especially if Ronald Koeman remains the manager next season.
When it comes to the departure of ‘heavyweights’ with big salaries – like Sergi Roberto – the club will take a decision on their future after the end of the season.
Joan Laporta has big plans for the summer in terms of new arrivals but will have to sell many players to free up the wage bill for new signings.
Hansi Flick 'ready to listen to all ofers' amid Barcelona interest
Hans-Dieter Flick is ‘ready to listen to all offers’ for his next job before deciding what he wants to do, as per German outlet Bild.
It’s said that the German coach has agreed with his family about the possibility of working abroad in managing a club or national team outside of his country.
If he decides to manage a national team, Flick would prioritize the Germany job after having worked for them in the past.
Flick wants to listen to all the offers he gets before signing as the national team coach.
Barcelona are reportedly interested in making the German gaffer their next coach and even recently contacted him to know about his availability.
