Shocking details have emerged of Ronald Koeman deciding to play Jordi Alba in FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich despite his waning health
Over the years, Ronald Koeman hasn’t been only put to the sword for his skill set as a manager. The Dutchman’s horrendous man management abilities have been pointed fingers at as well with a multitude of players detailing how Koeman had cut them off without any intimation or communication.
Ronald Koeman Started Jordi Alba Despite Worsening Health In FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich
His horrid ability to understand his players and their needs has once again come to the fore after details emerged of his handling of Jordi Alba. Ensuing Barcelona’s 3-0 schooling at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League, reports from Spain talked about how Koeman had decided to start Alba despite the defender suffering from high fever and diarrhea prior to the showdown.
🚨[ @CatalunyaRadio🥇] | Jordi Alba had a fever and diarrhea last night. However, Koeman took the risk and started him today. pic.twitter.com/E9MWKtbXNf
— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) September 14, 2021
The details further allude towards the botched management Koeman brings with him as a manager. His was clobbered by the German’s during Barcelona’s Champions League 2021/22 season opener with Koeman found way out of his depth on the night, a manger completely unaware of what he was doing.
Barcelona’s willingness to roll over with the stomach of a fight and inability to punch above their weight have seen reports of the club running out of patience with Koeman spring up. The La Liga club is said to be on the anvil of wielding the axe on Koeman with previous player, Xavi said to be in the fray to take over.
Koeman had meanwhile gone to claim that he had done the best he could against Bayern Munich with the tools at his disposal.