Latest report reveals that the Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona have dropped their interest in the pursuit of North London outfit Arsenal manager Unai Emery. It was earlier reported that the La Liga side are seeking to land the former PSG and Sevilla boss as they consider parting ways with manager Ernesto Valverde ahead of the coming season but that has been dropped with the club ready to keep faith in him. Barcelona’s attention to Unai Emery is informed by the fact that he had a successful spell at the Spanish La Liga outfit Sevilla, … [Read more...]
Permanent Scar: Barcelona Boss Still Haunted By Liverpool Collapse
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has admitted that he’s struggling to get the humiliating Liverpool defeat out of his system ahead of the Spanish La Liga clash with Getafe on Sunday evening. Valverde and his Barcelona players were on the receiving end of a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Premier League giants Liverpool in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal tie. The second leg thrashing rendered the 3-0 lead from the first leg useless as Barcelona crashed out of the competition via a 4-3 aggregate defeat. Divock Origi and … [Read more...]
Wrong Time: Barcelona President Keeps Mum On valverde’s Future After Liverpool Debacle
Barcelona president Jose Maria Bartomeu didn’t give much away when he was asked about the future of Ernesto Valverde after the shocking defeat to Premier League giants. In a chat with Movistar+, Bartomeu revealed that it’s not yet time to reflect on the disappointing exit at the hands of the Reds as he said that the Spanish champions still have to face Valencia in the final of the Spanish Copa Del Rey. Barcelona will attempt to defend their Copa Del Rey title when they face Valencia in the final on May 25. Betting Preview: Eintracht … [Read more...]
Champions League: Valverde Wary Of Roma Collapse Ahead Of Liverpool Clash
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde is adamant that the Champions League last four tie with Premier League title chasers Liverpool is far from over ahead of the second leg billed for Anfield on Tuesday night. The former Athletic Bilbao boss warned his players about the potential threat posed by Liverpool during his pre-match press conference on Monday. Valverde reminded his players about the Champions League debacle against Italian giants AS Roma in the last campaign and that the first leg lead against the Italians was also a three-goal … [Read more...]
Tie Not Over: Valverde Warns Ahead Of Second Leg vs Liverpool
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has warned his players against complacency ahead of their Champions League semifinal second leg clash with Liverpool next week. Valverde talked about the need to guard against complacency during his post-match press conference after the Liverpool game on Wednesday night. The former Athletic Bilbao manager masterminded a 3-0 home win for Barcelona in what was the first leg of their Champions League semifinal tie with Premier League title chasers Liverpool. Ernesto Valverde went on to give the example of last … [Read more...]
Could Solskjaer be the latest most feared coach? Read what Ernesto Valverde said
There are suggestions that English Premier League outfit Man United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emerged as the most feared manager with no team willing to play against his side. This is as the former Red Devils striker transformed the team to a winning side after taking over from a struggling team, managed by manager Jose Mourinho. Since he took over in December last year, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has only lost two games in charge of the club against PSG in the Champions League and another against Arsenal in the Premier League … [Read more...]
This Barcelona player could become world’s most expensive defender as top Premier League clubs want him
Reports emanating from Spain and England have it that Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti could become the world's most expensive defender in January. The world cup winner is being tracked by numerous Premier League clubs and the Catalans are not sure if they can prevent him from leaving Camp Nou this month. In preparation for the Frenchman's departure, the La Liga giants are said to have submitted an offer for Alavez defender Guillermo Marian. The Chilean international is a prime target for Serie A side Roma but Barcelona manager Ernesto … [Read more...]
This Solid Midfielder Wants To Quit Man United Despite Europa Win
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has shown interest in the idea of joining Barcelona this summer, according to reports in Spain. The Spaniard has grown to become one of the best players at Old Trafford this summer, churning impressive displays and work-rate to help solve his side's initial problems in the midfield area. Reports in Spain have it that incoming Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has told the club to prioritize a summer move for Ander Herrera as he hopes to solve their problems in the midfield. The Atletic Bilbao boss … [Read more...]