Massimiliano Allegri is waiting on a call from Barcelona with questions being asked of Ernesto Valverde’s future at Camp Nou, according to Goal.
Barca missed out on a domestic double when losing the Copa del Rey final to Valencia, while a stunning collapse against Liverpool saw them crash out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage.
Sporting director Pep Segura is expected to be among those to pay the price for apparent failings. He will be moved on, but a loyal fan base have also lost faith in Valverde and that could force another departure.
Goal reports changes could be made as a proven coach such as Allegri has become available.
The 51-year-old is planning to take a break, telling DAZN of his immediate plans: "When there is an opportunity, I will return to the bench, otherwise I will take a year off."
Allegri may have no offers as things stand, but that situation could shift quickly. It is understood that a high-profile post at Camp Nou would appeal to a man who has spent his entire coaching career to date in his homeland.
Allegri has already worked with some of the biggest names in the business, such as Juve superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, so would have no problem taking charge of Lionel Messi and Co.
For now there is no movement or approach to consider, but Valverde may be on borrowed time and Allegri could see a 12-month sabbatical cut short.
No Italian has ever taken the reins at Barcelona, so history could be made.
Alexanderalan
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Vervede : if Barcelona won the game, he does not smile Vervede :Barcelona lost the game, he smiles Allegri: if Juve won the game, he does smile Allegri: Juve lost the game, he thinks
apkwill
1971
Lol, Barcelona trying to get rid of a medium defensive minded coach to sign a hardcore defensive minded coach[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
erroneous
532
Juve’s approach has always been to take the result over the performance. That's what Allegri has done and cause him to be overrated. That’s not to say Juve teams haven’t played good football and also won games, but they are not a side who historically pride themselves on playing attacking football. The club have always valued the scudetto above everything else, until recent years where European success has become part of the clubs focus in order to grow the brand. As a result, I think Max has taken a more pragmatic approach in the group stages as well as in Italy in the hopes to be in the position we are in now: the title sewn up, the squad players being used more and frequently in Italy and being in a good position for the knock out stages with the team primed. And for recent Barcelona, becoming good is not enough. Even not good enough to be the best in La Liga. They need to step ahead in Europe, which means you have to surpass yourselves, not anyone else. An attacking and ambitious manager is what they need now.
Umarsheriff
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Even if there's no manager Barca can win,But if Valverde continues Barca became AC Milan 2.0 #valverdeout
bihcekpst
278
It's better to welcome back Luis Enrique instead of doing double mistake : (Alegri + Valverde) = Nothing!!!
fiycdopuyz
233
the problem is the team players and attitude not the coach .Bring who so ever with several players and attitude no way and things will only go worse. There's no midfield for barca -xavi and iniesta positions still empty Bousquete cam be dependent on again so he needs a serious player to compete with A good striker is needed for Suarez to remsin as back-up Left back needed for alba to be as back-up or convert langlet to left back and go for centre back A top centre back is required . Coutinho and dembele stay with barca Change the attitude of the players and leadership, so they play as a team and not a one man magic team .Ball passed who so ever is in a good position nit to one man . With this barca will bounce back
Longlife2000
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There are only two important issues/anouncement am waiting to hear. 1. Sacking of Valverde 2. Signing of De Ligt. The board to get out of trouble have to accomplish this ASAP
dabKingWASIM
160
There is one coach who can better replace Valverde and he is none other than : "JURGEN KLOPP"👍👍
Angus T
144
Barcelona Fans right now 😂 to Allegri
AN-WAR
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Vervede : if Barcelona won the game, he does not smile Vervede :Barcelona lost the game, he smiles But Allegri is the best coach of Italian League. He is better than Vervede.