Barcelona: Setien previews clash against Bayern Munich
Barcelona have started the process of finding a replacement for manager Quique Setien, reports claim. The Spanish tactician arrived at the Nou Camp in January but could be axed after just 24 games in charge.
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Barcelona hired Setien to replace Ernesto Valverde in January but he's failed to deliver.
The Santander-born manager saw his side knocked out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage and relinquish their La Liga title to arch-rivals Real Madrid.
The Catalan giants' only remaining chance of major silverware is the Champions League, where they play Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals on Friday evening.
ESPN claim the 'overriding feeling' at Barcelona is that Setien has failed to convince the players and board members that he's up to the task.
Lionel Messi and the rest of the Barcelona dressing room would prefer the appointment of a manager who has achieved both on and off the field.
And as a result, Nou Camp chiefs have already begun the search and have three candidates in mind.
Then first is Holland boss Ronaldo Koeman. The 57-year-old won four La Liga titles and the European Cup during his days as a player for Barcelona.
However, there are concerns about his 'pragmatic' style and the fact he would like to remain in charge of the Netherlands for next summer's European Championships.
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