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The Blaugrana boss surprisingly left the Argentine on the bench at Juventus and is stamping his authority over this team. So far, it has worked well

Ernesto Valverde is doing things his way. The Barcelona boss appears to be unconcerned by outside interests and even in playing pretty football. He just wants to get results and, up until now, his pragmatic approach has been extremely effective.

It is not easy to coach Barca. Gerardo Martino was attacked by the media after his side had (slightly) less possession that their opponents in a league game against Rayo Vallecano, despite winning 4-0, while Luis Enrique almost lost his job following a spat with Lionel Messi, after which he left the Argentine on the bench.The Blaugrana boss surprisingly left the Argentine on the bench at Juventus and is stamping his authority over this team. So far, it has worked well

Ernesto Valverde is doing things his way. The Barcelona boss appears to be unconcerned by outside interests and even in playing pretty football. He just wants to get results and, up until now, his pragmatic approach has been extremely effective.

It is not easy to coach Barca. Gerardo Martino was attacked by the media after his side had (slightly) less possession that their opponents in a league game against Rayo Vallecano, despite winning 4-0, while Luis Enrique almost lost his job following a spat with Lionel Messi, after which he left the Argentine on the bench.