Ernesto Valverde in Barcelona: a real coach or just a doll?

Ernesto Valverde's career as Barcelona coach has never been so easy. From the beginning, he struggled and continues until now.

According to Marca, the Barca dressing room always blocks coaches and makes them lose control of their heads, a problem recognized by Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique. The pressure of the dressing room is very strong, good or bad.

Now, Valverde faces the same problem. He has been criticized since arriving at Camp Nou and his efforts over the past two years have not been enough to silence this criticism.

In contrast, Valverde is even more depressed. Why

Role of Valverde

Criticism attacks Valverde from all sides. Valverde's tactical policies are often wrong, like initial training. Valverde is considered not brave enough to change the Barca game.

Then he was heavily criticized for not really wanting to be involved in the player's transfer decision. And most importantly, Valverde has been criticized for releasing players too hard, especially for important characters.

In fact, Valverde's predecessor was also criticized for his excessive compliance with the demands of the players. This problem may have taken root for too long in Barcelona.

Barca started the season poorly in 2019/20 and Valverde was increasingly depressed.


Pique commented
Barca defender Gerard Pique strengthened Valverde's situation with his comments today. At the last US Open, Pique claimed to fly to Orlando in August 2018 without Valverde's permission.

He goes to business without talking to the coach, disciplinary action. Whether Valverde allows it or not, Piqué must ask permission from the coach.

Of course, this case makes Pique look guilty because she has other priorities besides football and tennis. However, this case actually clarifies Valverde's situation: he cannot control Barca's senior players.

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