Barcelona's Rijkaard angry with Chelsea target Eto'o
tribalfootball.com - February 14, 2006
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is angry with striker Samuel Eto'o after he refused to stick to his position during Sunday's defeat at Valencia.
Rijkaard wanted Eto'o to play alongside Henrik Larsson in attack, but the Cameroon international continued to play deeper - despite specific instructions from the coach. Larsson came on for the injured Ludovic Giuly and Rijkaard gave Eto'o express instructions to play upfront next to the Swede.
But Eto'o ignored his coach and a source told AS that Rijkaard was angry with the African's disobedience after the defeat.
News of a potential rift comes on a day when it's reported in the Guardian that Chelsea are ready to offer £30 million for Eto'o at the end of this season.
tribalfootball.com - February 14, 2006
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is angry with striker Samuel Eto'o after he refused to stick to his position during Sunday's defeat at Valencia.
Rijkaard wanted Eto'o to play alongside Henrik Larsson in attack, but the Cameroon international continued to play deeper - despite specific instructions from the coach. Larsson came on for the injured Ludovic Giuly and Rijkaard gave Eto'o express instructions to play upfront next to the Swede.
But Eto'o ignored his coach and a source told AS that Rijkaard was angry with the African's disobedience after the defeat.
News of a potential rift comes on a day when it's reported in the Guardian that Chelsea are ready to offer £30 million for Eto'o at the end of this season.

