Still Given Support, Ernesto Valverde Urges to Leave Barcelona

DBasia.news –  Ernesto Valverde will not leave Barcelona. Management and players still defend him until Valverde will continue to build Barcelona.

Previously, Ernesto Valverde reported being fired by Barcelona after being eliminated from the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool. At that time, Barcelona failed to take advantage of the 3-0 advantage in the first leg.

However, the news was brushed aside by the Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu. According to the president, Valverde’s position is still safe.

“He is the coach we want. Our project is a medium and long term. I want to highlight the work he is doing because wisely and smartly to assist the team,” Bartomeu said as quoted by   Marca.

Besides Bartomeu, Valverde also received support from Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique. The two players considered, Valverde did not deserve to be a scapegoat.

“I want Valverde to continue training next season. We won twice as much as last year and can repeat this year,” explained   Messi.

“The coach has done an impressive job. All the time he’s here. He can’t be blamed for the results against Liverpool. We are the players to blame,” La Pulga said.

Pique considers, Valverde is the right person to lead Barcelona. “I hope he survives. In the roar, we are happy to hear that,” Pique said.