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Henrik Larsson hits out at Barcelona's club president Joan Laporta for his treatment of former manager Ronald Koeman... as the legendary player speaks out about chaotic 15 months as assistant to the Dutchman

Henrik Larsson has slammed Barcelona club president Joan Laporta for the way he handled Ronald Koeman's sacking.

Koeman was sacked by the club in October after they had made their worst start to a season since the 1987-88 campaign.

Larsson, who famously grabbed two assists for Barcelona in their 2006 Champions League final win over Arsenal, was assistant to Koeman during the Dutchman's tumultuous 15 months in charge.

Henrik Larsson (left) has slammed Barcelona's treatment of former manager Ronald Koeman

'Of course it was turbulent,' he told Swedish website fotbollskanalen.

'During the first season it was all good until March when we lost to Granada at home.