Setien, a 61-year-old Spaniard who used to be a midfielder for Atletico Madrid, is known for setting up teams that often mimicked Barcelona’s attacking-minded style.
Barcelona squandered one of their best performances of the season by conceding two late goals to Atletico Madrid, falling 3-2 in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has stressed on the side's need to improve ahead of the crucial Champions League encounter against Borussia Dortmund.
Lionel Messi elongated his left adductor and was subbed off at half-time in Barcelona's 2-1 win over Villarreal.
Following a poor start to the league campaign which sees Barcelona at 8th position after five games, the rumour hints that Ernesto Valverde is losing the dressing room.
The over-dependency on one player - Lionel Messi is hurting the Barcelona team badly and the clueless managerial tactics of Valverde are making the things even nastier.
Barcelona lost to Athletic Bilbao 1-0 thanks to a screamer from Aduriz in the 89th minute -- their first loss on the opening day of a La Liga season in 10 years.
When asked if Neymar's arrival would unbalance the Barca squad, he replied, "that is supposing he arrives".
Valverde will exercise the option in his contract to continue, the defending Spanish champions said on Friday. They added Valverde also agreed to add the possibility of coaching for the 2020-21 season.
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