Why is Koeman not playing Riqui Puig?

The Dutch coach has opted for other young players, meaning Puig hasn’t played a single minute thus far, and he expects far more from him. “He needs to improve many aspects of his game,” Koeman said ahead of the game against Granada. “He has to work hard just like any other young player.”

Is Koeman good for Barca?

Koeman is the top scoring defender in world football, and Barcelona’s top scoring defender, with 90 goals in all competitions.

Who hired Koeman?

president Josep Bartomeu
Koeman was hired by former club president Josep Bartomeu after the team’s humiliating 8-2 loss to Bayern last year in the Champions League. Laporta has said a coaching change now would be financially costly for the club. “The club is with me in this situation of rebuilding,” Koeman said.

What did Riqui Puig do?

Riqui Puig has already broken one of Xavi’s explicit rules, however, according to journalist Miguel Rico and Diario Sport. The midfielder apparently almost ran over someone while driving a mechanised scooter with a companion on a Barcelona footpath.

How old is Ricard Puig?

22 years (August 13, 1999)
Riqui Puig/Age

Who has Koeman managed?

Koeman, who played for Barcelona from 1989-1995, first started managing in 2000 when he took the role at the Dutch club, Vitesse. Since then, he has spent time at ten other teams including Ajax, Benfica, Everton, Southampton and the Netherlands national team.

What happened Koeman?

Ronald Koeman has been sacked as head coach of Barcelona after 14 months in charge. After weeks of speculation, Koeman’s final game was the 1-0 defeat by Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Wednesday night, their fourth defeat in six games in all competitions.

What did Koeman said about Puig?

Speaking about Puig and Umtiti more specifically, Koeman added: “One of them, in the midfield (Puig), there are a lot of players and the other (Umitit) is in defence, and after injury. “It’s to work and work, and Umtiti tries to give the most in training.

What did Riqui Puig say?

“I’ve never lost my smile,” Puig said. “I’m a pretty happy kid, that even though I don’t play things are going very well for me. I have family, health and I can’t complain at all….Riqui Puig on his game-winning penalty: “I was the first to say that I wanted to take it”