Juan Manuel Lillo, current coach of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, could surprise in Spain after being singled out as one of the coaches who could replace Ronald Koeman in Barcelona.
According to information from Sports world, Lillo, who directed Millonarios and Atlético Nacional in Colombia, is the ‘covered’ of the culés directives in the midst of the crisis of results.
Likewise, the renowned journalist Reshard Rahman, confirmed that the Spanish coach is one of the options to occupy the Barca bench in the face of the almost imminent dismissal of Koeman after facing Atlético de Madrid this Saturday.
“The club has been looking for a new coach for weeks. Many names have been valued and some of them are Xavi, Martínez, Pirlo and Oscar García, there have even been people like Marcelo Gallardo, Conte and Juanma Lillo. There could also be one. ‘unknown’, “reported the communicator.
Lillo, 55, did not have a good time in Colombia; however, he is recognized in Spain and Europe for being one of Pep Guadiola’s mentors.
ℹ️ Club’s in search for a new coach since weeks. Many names have been valued & some of them are Xavi, Martinez, Pirlo and Oscar Garcia — even the likes of Marcelo Gallardo, Conte & Juanma Lillo have been talked about. There could also be one ‘unknown’ . @ffpolo @gbsans #FCB ????
— Reshad Rahman (@ReshadRahman_) September 30, 2021
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