Vancouver Whitecaps captain Jay DeMerit says the second leg of the Canadian Championship final deteriorated to a tight, scrappy match, which didn't suit his team.

The Dutch icon believes that the 41-year-old's position as coach was weakened when Joan Laporta was replaced as Blaugrana president.

The Latics chairman says the Spaniard will have a seven-day deadline to make his intentions known after returning from holiday, amid speculation he is set to leave for Anfield.

The Manchester United defender insists that the west London club's European triumph proves why the Three Lions could be the team to fear in Poland and Ukraine.

The Catalan club's director has nothing but praise for the departing head coach, and believes his exit will only motivate the players in the Copa del Rey final.