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Barcelona president Laporta: Unfair to sack Koeman now

Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists coach Ronald Koeman can count on his full support.

Speaking with RAC1, Laporta says Koeman has his full confidence.

The president said: "When Koeman explained it to me, I understood it. We all have our ideal way of playing, but I can't discuss technical issues with professionals. I have always respected the professionals.

"It happened to me with (Frank) Rijkaard and with Pep (Guardiola). Sometimes I gave my opinions and I debated them with technical concepts. And he's the first one who wants to start winning. I think we would be unfair if we didn't give him this opportunity."

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