Roberto Martinez said it is difficult for me to talk about rumours after addressing speculation he could replace Ronald Koeman as Barcelona boss.
Martinez saw his Belgium side defeated 2-1 by Italy in Sunday s Nations League third-place play-off, having lost to the Azzurri by the same scoreline in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.
Speaking after Sunday s game, Martinez was asked about links to Barca, with Koeman s position under threat after an indifferent start in LaLiga this season and back-to-back 3-0 defeats to Bayern Munich and Benfica in the Champions League.
It s difficult for me to talk about rumours. I ve been working with this team for five years and am fully concentrated on this role, Martinez told reporters post-match.
We came to the Nations …