The video caused a huge debate about the relationship between the players and the coaching staff at Barcelona. With rumours already circulating about manager Quique Setien’s future at the club, this video appeared to confirm suspicions.
However, Eder’s father, Manu Sarabia, rubbished all the rumours.
“He is delighted with his work.” Barcelona coach happy at the club says father
Manu Sarabia is a former Spanish international who spent the majority of his career at Basque club Athletic Bilbao. A proficient goalscorer, he ended his career at Logrones, where he played alongside current Barcelona manager Quique Setien.
Manu’s son Eder joined Setien’s coaching staff in 2015 when the Spaniard was managing Las Palmas. Ever since then the 39-year old has been Setien’s assistant manager, from Real Betis to Barcelona.
Eder Sarabia has been in the news in the past few weeks due to his fragile relationship with the Barcelona players. The assistant manager was seen admonishing his players during the match against Real Madrid, something which was not well received. Setien had to apologize for Sarabia’s behaviour to the Barcelona players, an action which left them bemused.
A few days ago, Sarabia once again found himself in the eye of the storm when a video emerged in which Argentine sensation Messi seemingly ignored him. During the drinks break, Sarabia was seen trying to give Messi instructions, only for the forward to walk away.
However, Manu Sarabia thinks that the video was taken out of context.
The 63-year old went on to state that the situation was hurtful.
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Regarding Messi and his son’s interaction, Manu stated that certain moments elicit certain responses from players.
He stated that he believed his son was doing good work as the Barcelona assistant manager.
The former forward also explained why Eder had never made it as a player.
Barcelona are in disarray right now. Quique Setien’s side drew against Atletico Madrid, having bottled two leads. This means that Barcelona are now a point behind table-toppers Real Madrid having played a game more. Setien’s departure from the club seems inevitable, with Barcelona club legend Xavi and Barcelona B manager Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta touted as possible replacements.
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