Cruyff backs Koeman to succeed as Barcelona manager

Jordi Cruyff, son of Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff, has backed Ronald Koeman to do well as manager for the club.

An abysmal season for the Catalan giants saw their campaign end in total disappointment.

It was the first time Barcelona finished trophyless since 2008. Even worse, they suffered a shocking 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Lots of changes were needed at the club which saw Ronald Koeman appointed as manager.

Asides getting the club back to their competitive best, the Dutch manager also faces the daunting task of convincing Lionel Messi to stay at the club.

Messi's anger with the club is getting worse. Leo felt very bad that the content of his meeting with Koeman was leaked. He believes that it's a strategy of the current board to try to expose him to the fans. [clarin via @tjuanmarti] pic.twitter.com/sDG8zFaUww
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) August 23, 2020

Koeman described the Barca manager role as his ‘dream job’ and detailed he will do his best at the helm of affairs. Jordi Cruyff is in agreement and says everyone must share the plans of the Barca boss to get the club back to order.

Jordi told Sport: “In difficult moments like the one Barça are experiencing right now, it’s always best to remember someone who identifies with the club and who knows its idiosyncrasies.”

“That’s why names like Ronald Koeman and Xavi Hernandez are always welcomed by Barça fans after wearing the shirt and never hiding away from the fact they would love to manage the side one day.”

“No one can deny that he has shown his great desire, including saying it bravely, that he wants to take on this difficult task.”

“Koeman knows the task at hand and the challenges facing him. It’s time for painful changes but he brings a needed calmness to that process as well. But he also crucially brings a lot of illusion and desire to succeed. That illusion, that desire to bring Barça back to where they should be, is shared by everyone.”