Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta says Ronald Koeman deserves everyone's support.

Laporta admits results haven't been ideal, but insists he won't actively seek to dump the Dutchman should he win election.

He said, "Koeman is now the coach and he has to be respected.

"He also deserves respect because he is a great Barça player. The margin that we will give him will be fixed by the results and the game.

"A game that can now be improved..."