Koeman finds questions about his future at FC Barcelona ‘strange’ | Football

sport">“I find it strange that I have to answer questions about this because we had not lost nineteen games in a row. That happened last week (against Real Madrid) and now it’s about my future ”, said Koeman at the press conference prior to the Copa del Rey final. “Maybe I should just accept it. I still have a contract for one year. I know there is always pressure on it. I can deal with that, but sometimes I don’t understand. ”

sport">Asked whether he knows that he is sufficiently supported by Laporta, he said: “That is not necessary every time the press writes something. He has shown confidence in me. I know where I stand. Despite the financial problems, you always have to win at Barcelona. ”

sport">Barcelona lost in the final of the Spanish Supercup to Athletic in January, but won twice against the team from Bilbao in the competition. If Barcelona wins in Seville on Saturday, it will be the 31st time that the Copa del Rey is conquered. For the Basques, it would be the 24th time, two weeks after Athletic lost last year’s postponed cup final to Real Sociedad.

sport">“It would be important for the club to win a big prize, especially given the current situation,” said Koeman, who confirmed that defender Gerard Piqué will be able to play again after a knee injury.

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