Koeman's Days Are Numbered
Reports in the Spanish press suggest that the Valencia board have finally lost patience with coach Ronald Koeman and will relieve him of his duties when the side next lose a league game.
Valencia have endured a terrible run of form since Koeman took over from Quique Sanchez Flores earlier in the season, achieving four wins, six draws and a shocking eleven defeats since he took charge.
A report in Marca suggests that club directors decided weeks ago that Koeman was not the man to take the club forward, but decided to keep him at the helm so as not to upset their preparations for Wednesday's Copa del Rey final with Getafe.
During the intervening period, the results have got even worse, and with the club now sitting just five points above the bottom three with six games left to play, Koeman will be dismissed when the club next lose a league game, regardless of whether they win the cup.
Óscar Fernandez will take temporary charge should Koeman lose his job before the end of the season, with the club considering their options for next season as they look to regain the success that they had during Rafael Benitez's time at the Mestalla.
With Koeman a dead man walking, the emphasis will be on the players to drag Valencia out of their currently precarious position, with experienced midfielder Ruben Baraja noting before the weekend defeat to Racing that cup success should be seen as "a gesture of pardon to the supporters, more than something to be celebrated."
i hope the same for FR