DBasia.news – Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez has commented on the issue of the new Barcelona coach. He asked Xavi Hernandez not to accept the offer to coach Barcelona at this time.
Barcelona are reportedly looking for a new coach after their disappointing performance under Ronald Koeman. Most recently, Barca were defeated by Benfica three goals without reply. In fact, Barcelona had many chances to score in the first half.
These results has made Joan Laporta ordered to find a new coach. Laporta is increasingly convinced that Koeman is not the right coach for Barca.
According to the circulating news, Xavi and Roberto Martinez are the two coaches who are included in Barcelona’s list. If Xavi is in charge of Al Sadd, Martinez holds the status of coach of the Belgian national team.
The news of the Barcelona coach’s search audition reached the ears of Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan national team striker advised Xavi not to rush to accept Barca’s offer.
“Currently, there is a war going on in Barcelona that hurts the players. I personally recommend Xavi to wait,” said Suarez as reported by Sport.
“This is not the ideal time to get into the team. He is an intelligent person and has to wait for the right moment,” added the striker.
Meanwhile, one of the coaches who is also said to be replacing Koeman, Luis Enrique, has firmly dismissed the circulating rumors. At the moment, his focus is solely on the Spanish national team.
“I feel Joan Laporta does not have my phone number. I will not leave the Spanish national team. I have a contract here and as long as they want, I will respect that,” explained the former AS Roma coach.
In addition to the three names above, Barcelona is also predicted to approach Andrea Pirlo and Marcelo Gallardo. Barcelona will make a decision in the near future.