[Ex player] Koeman: "No wonder Pep's farewell"

"I would have done the same if he had won so many titles," said the Dutchman.

Ronald Koeman, current coach of Feyenoord and teammate Guardiola in the Dream Team at the time of player both in the Netherlands has said that "the progress of Pep (late season) is a penalty for Barça, but all comes to an end. "

The 'hero of Wembley' added that "I was not surprised to announce his farewell. I have done the same if he had won so many titles. I know he has never looked like Ferguson's Manchester United (version azulgrana ) ", referring to the longevity of Alex go on the bench of the 'red imp', where he has since 1986. According to Koeman, "it is difficult for a coach to find the right time to decide to quit, and I think Pep has found."

[Ex player] Koeman: "I was shocked to see the approach of Chelsea against Barça"

The ex azulgrana harshly criticized the tactical system applied by Roberto Di Matteo in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Barca.

Ronald Koeman, legend azulgrana and current coach of Feyenoord, sent his support to Barcelona for the dispute around the semifinals of the Champions League against Chelsea and roundly criticized the ultra-defensive system that exhibited the Blues on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge in statements published by British media.

"As a coach, would not allow my team were playing as he did for Chelsea against Barça," he said. "I saw the Chelsea defending for 90 minutes and I was horrified to see that no attempt to play anything else," he added, for sentencing that "I have no admiration for Chelsea's approach."

In fact, the hero of the first European Cup of Barça wanted to remember that despite the ultra-defensive approach, Chelsea was about to fit more than one goal: "Let's face it, Barça could have won easily in London."

Koeman showed preference to the dispute of the second leg when considering that he expects "that football is the winner this week and the team bet more good play by reaching the final." "It's time for Chelsea to propose something else and not settle for Barça sit and wait the whole game," claimed. (via SPORT)

[Ex player] Koeman: "Barça is confident, Madrid, with doubts"

Ronald Koeman has explained the Cadena Cope told that a victory for Barça against Real Madrid would be a psychological blow.

Ronald Koeman is clear that "if Barça wins, will be a strong psychological blow for Madrid. Barça is more trusting and Madrid have doubts," he says. On what the match thinks that "Madrid will look for the tie. Be conservative, look close, stop the game and fight back." And on the Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duel, says "I like the style of Messi more than Cristiano though both are critical to his team."

Aside from el Clásico and the Champions League tie against Chelsea, Dutchman has no doubts. "If I have to put money, I am convinced that the Champions League final will be Barça - Madrid. Will be very great." And is that Koeman is clear that "Barça soar Chelsea, it is better than Chelsea." (via SPORT)