Sentences with phrase «barca boss»

This was Barca boss Ernesto Valverde's return to a club he led to three league titles and two domestic cups during two spells, and the Olympiakos fans showed their appreciation pre-match with a banner near the halfway line that read, «Ernesto, thanks for everything.»

Barca boss Ernesto Valverde then handed him his first start in the Champions League victory over Juventus in midweek.

Former Barca boss Guardiola, who is now in charge of Premier League leaders Manchester City, also called on Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to answer questions after violent scenes broke out during Catalonia's unofficial independence referendum.

«I know people fixate on the difference between us and Real Madrid, but Atletico are just six points behind,» said Barca boss Ernesto Valverde.

«Unless you go shopping at Real Madrid, you can't get better players [than we have],» the Barca boss told reporters at a press conference on Saturday, according to BeIN Sports.

Antonio Conte's side were asking all the questions and Barca boss Ernesto Valverde responded with the first change of the night, bringing on Paulinho for Andres Iniesta with Messi taking on the captain's armband.

Spanish outlet Sport say Barca boss Luis Enrique will allow Vermaelen to leave the Nou Camp this summer - despite having already sanctioned the departure of Marc Bartra.

«Messi is unique in the world and unique in history,» the Barca boss said recently.

Barca boss Ernesto Valverde sprang a surprise in his team selection by leaving both Paulinho and Ousmane Dembele out, with Nelson Semedo making the starting line - up.

Barca boss Ernesto Valverde is now set to go after Ligue 1 duo Angel Di Maria and Jean Seri from PSG and Nice respectively, with the Argentine set to fill he void left by Neymar, with Seri set to slot into the Blaugrana midfield to fill the hole left by Xavi after the Spaniard left the club two years ago, as per the Daily Mail.

Luckily for United, Pedro seems to be a quality replacement who is available in this transfer window, with the Express reporting that Barca boss Luis Enrique understands the Spaniard's desire to leave the Nou Camp in pursuit of more regular first - team football, with the wide - man having fallen behind the likes of Neymar and Luis Suarez in the pecking order in recent times.

When City were cruising against the Hammers at the beginning of the season, home keeper Willy Caballero dropped a clanger, and the former Barca boss subsequently kicked an imaginary cat high into the Etihad animal kingdom, such was his frustration.

Guardiola could certainly do with his versatility and quality in Manchester as he will want to cover himself in case of injuries, but based on the tone of this report, the former Barca boss might have to start looking elsewhere instead of at his old club.

«We need two victories so we'll see if we can get them,» claimed the Barca boss with only six points needed to wrap up the title.

In turn, it's questionable as to whether he really needs to be looking at more transfer targets, but according to Sport, as per SportBild, that seems to be the case as both Guardiola and Barca boss Ernesto Valverde seemingly want to add Bayern Munich ace Joshua Kimmich to their respective squads.

Beyond Samuel Umtiti and Gerard Pique, Barca boss Ernesto Valverde doesn't have the greatest of options to suggest that they can continue to compete for multiple trophies in the long - term future.

As much as they make this out to be good news for us, they then move to talk up a possible switch to Manchester City instead, which would see him join former Barca boss Pep Guardiola.

Loius Enrique wont continue as Barca boss next season.

The full - back area is one that former Barca boss Guardiola is looking to bolster this summer as per Sky Sports, with Bacary Sagna, Pablo Zabaleta and Gael Clichy all leaving the club after their contracts had expired.

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This is the man that was so determined to win the Spanish version of this against Barcelona he sent his team out with seriously violent intent and himself snuck up behind the Barca boss Tito Vilanova and gouged him in the eye with a finger.

In addition to those two, it's added that Barca boss Valverde also wants to add Inigo Martinez to his squad this month, as the 26 - year - old Real Sociedad defender would add quality and depth at the back too as he looks to find the right balance rather than splash all the cash he has on attack - minded players.

Pique insists it is a personal affair whilst Barca boss Luis Enrique refused to comment on it in his pre-match press conference.

So after Suarez was brought straight into the Barca team for yesterday's El Clasico clash with Real Madrid at the expense of him, Pedro has made it clear to his Barca bosses that he wants to leave.

Not exact matches

I recall a certain Southampton midfielder a few years back bossing the all mighty Barca midfield in an Epic Champions League upset in Scotland.

If Arsene wants to boss the ball and play like Barca at their peak, then he needed to purchase someone that would do what Yaya did for them, or what Busquets currently does for them.

If Arsene is hellbent on Arsenal bossing the EPL with the same style that saw Barca dominate the world, then he's neglecting 3 key elements, 1 of which answers the author's question.

The same applies to La Liga — been bossed by Barca and Madrid forever and as soon as a team like Atletico Madrid does well, the next season their players depart to bigger clubs and the club goes back to being a mediocre team.

You say if he speaks out against the way the club is run by his bosses, he gets kicked out, I thought AKBs always said, Madrid, bayern, barca, psg, man utd, France etc would come scrambling for his signature the second he leaves arsenal?

Rotate him and the Coq and play them together if you want to boss / nullify the midfield against the big boys who have a potent strike force (I.e Barca).

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Following this news, it remains to be seen how the Blues and boss Conte will cope knowing that they won't have Luiz to call upon should things go south in their matches against Spurs and Barca.

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Currently we have Sanchez, but he was made at Barca... I have hopes that the OX can become great, time is on his side but our boss might hinder his development, I'm not sure..?

Players scores Chech 8.5 top saves when needed Monreal 7 good steady game as always Mert 6 did ok The boss 6 looked tired Bel 7.5 good game needs work on crossing Walcot 5 did less than iwobi Cmpbell 7.5 worked hard, in front of ox and walcott anyway Flamini 7 steady Ox 4 poor all game not a clue how he gets a game Ramsey 5 very selfish player, if barca pay 50m take it and sigh Barkley for 35 Giroud 6.5 missed very good chance and doesn't hold the ball up at important times but had an ok performance Iwobi 7 did more than walcott in 15 mins Chambers not on long enough

I would have loved either Koeman or Pochetino to manage Arsenal, even Barca players are complementing him and there have been suggestions the Tottenham boss would manage in Catalonia in the future.

Keeping Giroud on this squad with the promise of substantial playing time... the offensive tactics of this squad is way too indirect and is much more reflective of a hold up play / cross in the box scheme that suits Giroud's skill - sets but can't continue if Wenger really wants Lacazette to be successful... without Sanchez on the pitch this offence is a little bit like a headless chicken, passing sideways, providing relatively poor service to undersized players and sub-par finishing... this isn't to suggest that Arsenal can't perform without Alexis but this offensive scheme is antiquated and ill - advised, especially considering our personnel (poor man's Barca)... if Arsenal doesn't want to pay the price to get topnotch players so we can press high and play all out attack, we would be better served by adopting a counterattack approach... unfortunately that would mean developing a far less skittish defensive group that could withstand the pressure and we all know that Wenger hasn't opted for that approach considering our defensive pickups in recent years and the lack of a «boss» in the midfield

The Argentina captain was heavily linked with a move away from Barca following a spat with boss Luis Enrique, but the transfer grapevine went crazy went he followed the official Chelsea account on Instagram.

That target was revealed by Giallorossi boss, Rudi Garcia during his team's recent news conference ahead of their game against El Barca.

Luis Enrique left Pique on the Barca bench on various occasions earlier this season, sparking rumors that the player - manager relationship was strained, but the boss says quite the opposite.

Hung his boots up at Barca in 2004 and returned as B team boss four years later, eventually taking on the first team role in 2014.

According to Punto Pelota, FC Barca acted quickly following the news that former boss Tito Vilanova would have to resign his position in the club due to health reasons.

The Argentine boss worked with the Chilean when he was in charge of River Plate and could persuade him to swap Barca for Atleti.

When it emerged he was keen to rescind his contract as there were reports of strong interest from overseas, links were drawn between the Bahia - born defender and City, managed by his long - term boss at Barca, Pep Guardiola.

If he goes ahead and sells SONG (who has three years left on his contract) to barca for peanuts (15mil), I will crown Wenger the most evil boss in modern footballing history.

Additionally, the ex-Italian national team boss also added that they must work together as a team in order to hold down Messi and his Barca teammates.

Despite Barca's interest remaining, the answer from Anfield is set to be the same — unless Reds boss Klopp changes his stance.

Bellerin, 21, has been one of Arsenal's best players since breaking into the first team in 2014, prompting speculation that his childhood club Barca will make a move for his services, while City boss Pep Guardiola is also reported to be keen on the player.