MX23RW : Monday, May 20 08:36:29| >> :120:80987:80987:

Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training amid sack rumours

Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training amid sack rumours
© Reuters
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde takes training as normal despite growing speculation that he will be sacked by the club imminently.

Ernesto Valverde led Barcelona's training session today despite rumours that the club are planning to sack him this afternoon.

The Spaniard's future at the club has come under intense scrutiny following their 3-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup on Thursday, when Barcelona let a lead slip having also done the same when being eliminated from the Champions League in back-to-back seasons at the hands of Roma and Liverpool respectively.

Barca made a public approach to bring former player Xavi back to Camp Nou last week, only to be turned down by their record appearance-maker at least until the end of the season.

However, Valverde's job still appears to be in jeopardy, with reports suggesting that he will be sacked today despite the club sitting top of La Liga once again.

Marca claims that a board meeting will be held over the coming hours to determine the 55-year-old's future, after he took training as normal this morning.

Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is thought to be in the running to replace Valverde, despite his close association with city rivals Espanyol.

ID:385963: cacheID:385963:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2594:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on November 9, 2019
Read Next:
Barca 'consider Pochettino as Valverde replacement'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CReal Madrid37297187266194
2Barcelona37257577433482
3GironaGirona37246778463278
4Atletico MadridAtletico372341068432573
5Athletic Bilbao371811860372365
6Real Sociedad371612951371460
7Real BetisBetis37141494845356
8Villarreal371410136464052
9Valencia37139153843-548
10AlavesAlaves37129163545-1045
11Osasuna37128174455-1144
12Getafe371013144152-1143
13Sevilla371011164752-541
14Celta Vigo371010174455-1140
15Las PalmasLas Palmas37109183246-1439
16Rayo Vallecano37814152947-1838
17Mallorca37716143143-1237
18CadizCadiz37615162549-2433
RGranada3749243872-3421
RAlmeria37212233774-3718


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!