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Ernesto Valverde is a manager hated by a significant number of the fan-base, despite proving himself to be world-class.
Ernesto's abilities as a coach are underrated, as the Spanish former footballer almost took Barcelona to a stunning feat of being undefeated in the league in his first season. His Barcelona side is capable of breaking the best of best defences, and at the same time, the back-line is equally stable.
Many Barca fans have laid the blame on the doorstep of Valverde since the horrific display at Roma. They have called for the head of the manager, pointing to the apathetic display the club put up against Roma as evidence that Valverde’s tactical nous is not up to scratch.
Barcelona fans may be disappointed by the recent results, as Barcelona have won just 1 out of four league games played lately. However, their win against Tottenham at Wembley should be enough to cheer them up, as we once again witnessed Messi's brilliance.
I have noted some reasons why Barcelona MUST NOT sack Ernesto Valverde below.
#4 A domestic double for Barcelona in his very first season
Neymar's transfer saga and Luis Enrique's departure left La Blaugrana stranded, but EV took up the job of managing Barcelona, and he has done a commendable job till date.
There are not many quality managers available in the market, and the Cules must thank the Barcelona board for getting a tactical mastermind like Ernesto Valverde.
Though Barcelona choked in the UEFA Champions League last season, let us not forget the fact that EV led Barcelona to a domestic double in his first season with them. The team was at fault for being lazy and easy about it, not realising that Roma were capable of turning the tables.
Domestic dominance is important, as a club like Barcelona would never want to win the UEFA Champions League at the cost of two domestic trophies. Barca is expected to win all three.
#3 Results over beautiful football
Ernesto Valverde is a type of manager who is more interested in getting results, and not just play beautiful football.
From the criticism he's getting for losing some games and playing boring football, one thing I can make out is that the Cules are terribly impatient. Valverde's side may not play the most beautiful football across Europe, but they are certainly the most efficient and effective in what they do.
EV has mastered his squad in record time, and his players have been making drastic improvements since the time Valverde took over. The likes of Sergi Roberto, Samuel Umtiti, Ter Stegen, and Jordi Alba are some examples of players who have upgraded their game tremendously.
Efficiency is the key to success, and nobody knows it better than Valverde.
#2 EV has made quality signings
Though it is the transfer team that carries out transfers, a manager apparently is the one who has the last say.
Since joining Barcelona last summer, Ernesto Valverde has gone on to sign some very skillful and talented players, who have brought in plenty of quality to the squad.
The likes of Paulinho, Semedo, Arthur, Vidal, etc are some of such players who have tremendous abilities, though Paulinho has left for China this summer (a heartbreak for the fans who really loved him).
Ernesto Valverde and the transfer team have been wise with the transfers, retreating from splashing unnecessary funds on top rated players, only to see them sidelined. They have signed important yet unfamous players who bring in much depth and quality to the squad.
#1 Consistency
Consistency is what every football club and fan dreams of, as fatigue always affects a team's game intensity and strength.
However, this is something Ernesto Valverde has successfully achieved, as his Barcelona side went undefeated for 36 straight league games last season, a tremendous feat indeed.
Ernesto Valverde has ameliorated his side to a different Barcelona altogether, playing from the back, pressing high, and being efficient on all parts of the pitch.
Their lacklustre performances this season do bring up questions about EV's tactics, but he is only to be blamed if Barcelona go trophyless, and do not get into the latter stages of the UCL.
