Koeman: Atmosphere in Barca dressing room has always been positive

Ronald Koeman insists the atmosphere within Barcelona s dressing room has always been positive despite their indifferent start to the campaign.

Barca are six points adrift of leaders Atletico Madrid in LaLiga having already lost four of their 12 top-flight matches under Koeman, who replaced Quique Setien in the close season.

Los Cules were beaten by rivals Real Madrid and Atletico, as well as suffering surprise defeats to Getafe and Cadiz.

But Barca put on a much-improved showing in a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad in midweek and Koeman says wins are bound to improve the mood among the squad.

I have always seen a good atmosphere, despite the lost games. It is easier to have an atmosphere of joy when you win, Koeman said ahead of Saturday s contest with Valen…