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    Interim Barcelona president rules out Ronald Koeman sack

    Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman gets a public support from interim president Carles Tusquets after the Blaugrana dropped more points against Valencia.

    Interim Barcelona president Carles Tusquets has firmly insisted that he will rule out sacking Ronald Koeman in spite of La Blaugrana’s irregular form.

    Koeman’s side dropped more points in the La Liga title race with a 2-2 draw against Valencia on Saturday – a result which leaves Barca 8 points adrift of present leaders Atletico Madrid having actually played a game more.

    Koeman has come under heavy criticism recently and has seen his Camp Nou future called into question, however Tusquets has openly backed the under-fire Dutchman.

    Speaking With Mundo Deportivo, Tusquets stated: “I will not fire anybody, at all. [Ronald] Koeman is succeeding, he has great requirements, he bets on the youth system and young players.

    ” He definitely has my assistance and he will constantly have it. I have actually consumed with him recently and I discovered him to be positive. When the arena is resumed it will not be very challenging to recuperate this club, not in the financial sphere and I hope not in the sporting sphere.

    “Barcelona are betting on a new generation of players, which suits the club right now as we are in the midst of a change of cycle.”

    Koeman’s men next face a midweek journey to a having a hard time Real Valladolid side prior to they host Eibar in La Liga after Christmas.

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