Ronald Koeman said on Friday that Barcelona’s leadership has not spoken to him about his future, but that he has “eyes and ears” to catch the rumours swirling about his possible firing.

Spanish media has been rife with reports that Barcelona president Joan Laporta is close to making a coaching change after Wednesday’s 0-3 loss at Benfica, the team’s second defeat in as many Champions League games this season.

“It is a complicated situation,” Koeman said the day before his team visits defending champion Atletico Madrid. “The president was here this morning, but I didn’t see him because I was preparing for the game,” he added.

“Nobody has told me anything, but I have eyes and ears. I know that things are being leaked. They are probably true, but nobody has told me.”

It could well be the former Barcelona defender’s last match in charge.

The top names linked to replacing Koeman are led by former Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez, Italy great Andrea Pirlo and Belgium coach Roberto Martinez.