Luis Enrique will prove his critics wrong and lead Barcelona to further success this season, says former team-mate Rivaldo.
Despite winning LaLiga and the Copa del Rey in both of his first two seasons in charge at Camp Nou and claiming the UEFA Champions League to complete a treble in 2014-15, Luis Enrique's future remains in doubt.
"For those who are coach of Barcelona this pressure is normal," said the Brazilian, who was speaking at Betfair's #MagicOfBarca campaign.
"It's a great club that always needs to get titles. And I believe that for what he did last year, he was Spanish champion, Copa del Rey champion.
"In my opinion, he is a great coach. But this pressure will always exist. And I believe that all these things that are [being spoken about], will not happen, because the team is well, is in the Champions League, is in the Copa, is in the championship.
"They are right behind Real Madrid. And I believe, as there are still many games left, that they can be champions again.
"I hope he stays in Barcelona because, for me, besides being a great person, he is a great professional and I believe he will continue... and the fans and the press who are criticizing him, in the end they will applaud Luis Enrique."
