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Top 10 managers who can replace Luis Enrique at FC Barcelona

By Chiranjib Ghosh

Moenchengladbach, Germany 28.09.2016, UEFA Champions League - 2016/17 Season, Group C - Matchday 2, Borussia Moenchengladbach - FC Barcelona, 1:2, Trainer Luis Enrique (Barcelona) (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)
Moenchengladbach, Germany 28.09.2016, UEFA Champions League - 2016/17 Season, Group C - Matchday 2, Borussia Moenchengladbach - FC Barcelona, 1:2, Trainer Luis Enrique (Barcelona) (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /
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5. Pako Ayestaran

Pako Ayestaran of Valencia CF during the pre-season friendly match between Feyenoord and Valencia on July 23, 2016 at the Kuip in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
Pako Ayestaran of Valencia CF during the pre-season friendly match between Feyenoord and Valencia on July 23, 2016 at the Kuip in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images) /

The Spaniard is a through and through ‘Barca DNA’ coach. He employs tactics which suit Barcelona’s tiki-taka philosophy. Ayestaran also has a very good reputation in the footballing world. He has assisted managers like Rafa Benitez and Quique Sanchez Flores. He was a trustee of Benitez, having served under him at Osasuna, Extremadura, Tenerife, Valencia and Liverpool.

Then, after stints with various clubs in different roles, he was appointed manager of Valencia. Ayestaran failed to inspire the failing team and was subsequently sacked. But it does not prove that he is a bad coach (at the highest level). He had a weak team and after him, even Cesare Prandelli is failing. Therefore, he is a good choice for manager of FC Barcelona.