Koeman focused on Saints

Ronald Koeman can see himself returning to Barcelona as manager one day, but the Dutchman’s only focus now is continuing Southampton’s fine form.

Life at the Nou Camp is rocky, president Josep Maria Bartomeu announcing yesterday elections would be held early in a bid to lift the negative “tension” around the club, and rising tensions between head coach Luis Enrique and some of his players, including talisman Messi.

Koeman has been installed as the bookmakers’ favourite to replace Enrique if the Spaniard is sacked.