Barcelona president Joan Laporta says that Ronald Koeman will not be sacked any time soon, insisting that the Dutchman deserves time and the club's confidence, according to Goal.
A dreadful start to the season has led to calls for the manager to be let go, with poor results in La Liga and the Champions League contributing to fan unrest.
Speculation regarding who could take over in the Camp Nou dugout has been rife as a result, but Laporta has claimed that Koeman will be given more time – at least in the short-term – to get Barca competing at a high level once again.
Speaking to the press ahead of a daunting clash against Atletico Madrid, the president said: “Ronald Koeman will continue as the manager of Barca, he deserves a margin of confidence. Koeman is a cule and a reference for Barcelona.
“I have spoken with him and I have drawn my conclusions. I really appreciate that he is leading Barca at a time of difficulty.”
