Ronald Koeman says Barcelona have to deal without a natural forward until the club is in the best financial position to do so.

The manager axed Luis Suarez from the club when he took over from Quique Setien but failed to bring in a replacement for their versatile number 9.

"I've said many times that we're lacking one," Koeman said on the need for a striker. 

"It's the most important thing for the club in January. I don't want to force it, because I arrived knowing the financial state of the club. "If it's not possible, it's not possible and we'll work with what we've got."

The Blaugranas are struggling in the local league and are winless in three games with the recent, playing a 1-1 draw with Alaves. The Catalan club have impressed in the European tournament winning their two games against Ferencvaros at the Camp Nou and Juventus away from home.

"I understand the criticism," Koeman added.

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"Getting two points from four games isn't good. It's normal to get criticized. I accept it, I assume [responsibility] and I'll keep working to improve things.

"There's never a dull day because there's always something. In the end, winning matches is what counts. "I've had lots of comments from fans, who are happy. [They're not happy] with the two points in LaLiga [from the last four games]. We're a team that has created the most clear chances per game. We have to increase this factor. We're not happy with these figures. The image is a positive one."

They face Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday night and per the Barca manager’s words, winning games is the purpose of the club and that is what they have employed in the Champions League.

 "The objectives are the same: playing good football and creating chances," Koeman said.

"You have to win your home games. At the moment, we want to continue in that sense, winning games in the Champions League.

"We've spoken and we know that Dynamo have their problems [with numerous coronavirus cases]. They've done their tests this morning [Tuesday], but I don't know the rules, nor the UEFA regulations. Let's hope we can play [the game]."