The introduction of two fresh candidates will come as a blow to Martinez, who was previously seen to be the front-runner but supposedly felt compelled to see through his commitment to the Belgium national team in next month’s Nations League finals.
If either Pirlo or Gallardo convinces president Joan Laporta that they can take the club forward, Martinez may have missed a golden opportunity.
Still, it is clear that Barca still do not have a replacement in line to step up immediately, which seems to have kept Koeman in the job for now.
According to Marca, it would be a ‘surprise’ if they parted ways with the Dutchman before Saturday’s trip to Atletico Madrid.
Source:
Complete Sports
