The prospect of managing Barcelona has always appealed to one of its most famous former sons. Ronaldo Koeman, former central defender and free-kick specialist for the Catalans, has left his role as Holland manager to take over at the Nou Camp this week.

In the aftermath of Barcelona’s debilitating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Koeman’s new task in the Catalonian city looks gargantuan.

The Old Guard

While Barcelona have arguably the greatest player in the world in Lionel Messi, the magician turned 33 in June and is in the twilight years of his career.