The defensive order, the pending account of Koeman

The Uruguayan central defender, Ronald Araújo, during a Barcelona match.PAU BARRENA / AFP

Ronald Koeman left San Mamés, not only because of the three points - third consecutive victory outside the Camp Nou - but also because his forwards, especially Messi (five shots, two goals and two balls to the post), seem to have aroused his scoring appetite.

“In the match against Juve in Turin we were very good and the other day in Bilbao too.

We have had good intensity with the movement of the ball, we have dominated the game and we have created opportunities.

A complete match is difficult, because there are always things to improve, ”said the Dutch coach.

Barcelona has four defeats in LaLiga.

In the last twelve seasons, he only passed the line of five falls last (six), precisely when he had an average of goals conceded per match of a target, the same average as this season.

Koeman's Barcelona has not only penalized individual errors such as against Atlético (Ter Stegen), Alavés (Piqué), Cádiz (Lenglet), Valencia (Griezmann) and Araújo (Eibar), it also suffers with collective errors.

Against Athletic, the Barça team increased the intensity of the pressure in attack, but did not narrow spaces, a candy for Williams' speed, who scored 1-0 in the wake of the duel in San Mamés.

"We have to look for a better defensive organization when the ball is lost," Koeman complained.

The leader of the Barça defense, Gerard Piqué, has been in the infirmary since November 22 (injury to the right knee ligament) and is not expected, at least, until the beginning of March.

While Eric García, the desire of Koeman and the sports management since last summer, is still at Manchester City.

“The signings are important for the future in the short term.

We want to improve the squad and I still think that some positions need more competition and effectiveness.

So I think, but I understand the situation of the club.

If it is not possible, it is not possible and we will wait for next year ”, announced Koeman, who for the match against Granada will not be able to count on Lenglet, suspended after seeing the fifth yellow card of the season against Athletic.

As the state of form of Umtiti is unknown, Mingueza aims to replace the French.

“Samuel had been off the pitch for a long time.

He's recovered from his discomfort, but needs time to regain his level.

If Lenglet is not there, there are two centrals that can play such as Mingueza or Umtiti.

We'll see what decision we make ", revealed Koeman his doubts.

The unquestionable of the Barça defense is Araújo.

The Uruguayan accumulates nine games in LaLiga (12 in the season) and won the love of Koeman and the respect of the squad.

After the duel against Eibar, like no other Barça player this season, he asked the Barça press officers to conduct the

"I take responsibility for the mistake in the goal," stressed the Uruguayan.

“He is proving to be a brave boy, he knows he has to improve.

Physically he is very strong and has a great future ahead of him.

Hopefully he will continue for many years with the '4 ”, reflected Koeman on the central conditions.

From the Barça coaching staff, the Uruguayan is pointed out two aspects of his game to improve, such as starting with the ball and how to learn to play with space behind him.

In the medical area, however, they worry about the way the Uruguayan has to face training and games.

"If he continues like this he will end up like Puyol, his whole body will break," they say.

On the other hand, in the sports area, they think the opposite.

“This is how he has to play.

If it does it in another way, it would lose its essence ”, they argue.

Waiting for Eric García and the recovery of Piqué, the undisputed in the questioned defense of Barcelona is Araújo