DBasia.news – Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has signaled his team will buy a new defender in the January 2021 transfer window. Koeman needs a defender after Gerard Pique’s long injury.
Already fell hit by a ladder. Barcelona gets bad news if Gerard Pique is badly injured in the match against Atletico Madrid. Barca came home empty-handed after losing by a narrow score of 1-0.
The defender from Spain has stepped onto the operating table. The player is predicted to be out for six months due to ligament damage.
The injury adds to Barcelona’s minor list in the defense sector. Previously, Barca also lost Samuel Umtiti, Ronald Araujo and Sergi Roberto for the same reason.
Inevitably, Ronald Koeman will meet with management to ask for a new defender. According to Koeman, losing Pique will be a big blow for Barcelona.
“We are aware it is a big loss for the club. Therefore, we will find a replacement. Previously, we have monitored several candidates,” explained Koeman as reported by Goal.
“One of the positions we have seen is the main problem. If there is a possibility of signing, we have to speak to the club first.”
“Pique has been here for many years. Pique has a big personality and this will be a significant loss. However, we have to accept and find a way to solve this problem,” said Koeman.
Barcelona need to be careful in purchasing players in the upcoming transfer market. The reason is, apart from looking for defenders, Barca are also looking for new attackers. However, the depletion of finances made Barca’s movement limited.