In case you didn’t know…
Ernesto Valverde replaced Luis Enrique as the head coach of the Blaugrana in 2017. His tenure at FC Barcelona is a relative success, winning two La Liga titles and a Copa Del Rey.
Barcelona’s semi-final appearance in the ongoing Champions League tournament was their first in three years.
Valverde has failed to deliver for Barca on the European front, his side succumbed to AS Roma in the quarter-final last year, and suffered a similar fate against Liverpool in the final-four round this year.
The heart of the matter
Ernesto Valverde opted for a pragmatic approach during his tenure at Barcelona, especially after AS Roma’s stunning comeback victory last season. He focussed on solidifying the foundations of his team’s play, deploying his players in a disciplined 4-4-2 shape for the European matches.
The Azulgrana boss has stripped his side of their lucidity and emphasized on the players’ defensive duties. Valverde’s tactical stiffness cost his team in a number of crucial Champions League occasions.
Ernesto Valverde addressed the media for the post-match conference and said his side have ’no excuses’ after their humbling at the Anfield.
What’s next?
Barcelona side faces Getafe CF for a La Liga clash, a potential dead rubber for the former side. El Geta are fighting for a Champions League spot and has all to play for on Sunday.
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