The midfielder has struggled to cement his place in the starting line up since arriving from Bayern Munich. Vidal has mainly been used as a late substitute. Ernesto Valverde has faced lots of criticism from supporters for his selections and choice of substitutions. Now the Chilean has taken a swipe at his boss after joining […]
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Man Utd transfer news: Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde drops Paul Pogba signing hint
Pogba has been linked with a stunning move to Barcelona this summer after he supposedly met with the club’s new director of football Eric Abidal. Pogba’s Manchester United future has been thrown into doubt on the eve of the new Premier League season with the transfer window closing next week. And Valverde was asked about […]
Lionel Messi is BETTER thanks to Ernesto Valverde – Xavi reveals why
Lionel Messi is having a stellar campaign as Barcelona look set to regain their La Liga title from rivals Real Madrid. The Argentina international has looked back to his best this season, scoring 19 goals in 25 appearances already this term. And former Barca captain Xavi thinks it is all thanks to new manager Ernesto […]
Cristiano Ronaldo wishes SNUBBED by Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde ahead of El Clasico
Real Madrid won the Club World Cup last weekend with a 1-0 victory over Gremio. As a result, reports in Spain claimed Cristiano Ronaldo wanted Barcelona to give his side a guard of honour at the Bernabeu when the two sides go head to head. A guard of honour involves one team standing on the […]
Messi: Barcelona star asks Ernesto Valverde to stop January transfer deal from happening
Barcelona have been in stunning form this season, with the weekend’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao seeing them open an eight-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table. However, the Catalan giants have been hit by an injury crisis with Ousmane Dembele, Rafinha, Arda Turan and Andres Iniesta all sidelined. […]
Barcelona news: Ernesto Valverde explains why Luis Suarez reacted angrily to being benched
Suarez caused the own goal from former Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates that earned Barcelona a 1-0 Champions League win over Sporting last night. The Uruguayan had a good game to help ease fears over his recent form, having scored just twice in seven outings this season. Suarez looked unhappy when he was taken off late […]
Barcelona News: Ernesto Valverde confirms Barca B plans to replace injured Ousmane Dembele
Barcelona star Dembele limped out of Saturday’s 2-1 win over Getafe with a thigh injury. The £97million summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund was brought in as a replacement for the departed Neymar. But Barca boss Valverde now faces a selection headache with the 20-year-old expected to be sidelined for four months. There is concern Barca’s […]
Barcelona News: Ernesto Valverde will sell flop Paco Alcacer after Luis Suarez returns
Barcelona boss Valverde handed Alcacer the chance to shine at the start of the season following Luis Suarez’s knee injury. Alcacer started in the 2-0 win over Real Betis but was withdrawn before full time and stated the subsequent match at Alaves on the bench. Suarez is now back to full fitness and, with Ousmane […]
Barcelona news: Two Barcelona players feel cheated by Ernesto Valverde
Barcelona have made a fine start to the season, sitting top of La Liga and winning their first Champions League game 3-0 against Juventus last night. But while things are going well for Barca, two players in the squad are unhappy. According to Spanish website Diario Gol, midfielder Denis Suarez and defender Aleix Vidal feel […]
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde would rather sign Paulinho than Philippe Coutinho – report
Barcelona are set to have a busy final month of the transfer window after selling Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain. The Catalan giants are now armed with a warchest worth in the region of £200million – leading to talk they could be about to land a marquee name. While the Neymar saga has been going on, […]