Valencia usually have a number of training sessions each week that are open to their supporters to come down and watch their favourite players at close quarters.
Since Koeman has joined Valencia, the number of actual supporters turning up has been far outweighed by the press contingent and Koeman feels that this is not the best atmosphere for him to turn the fortunes of the side around.
"As coach I request maximum tranquillity to be able to work in a relaxed way, but football is also for the fans," he told Marca.
"What it cannot be is the plain clothes press constantly there; I believe that there is a limit and from the first day I have seen that this club needs more tranquillity so that the players can work well.
"Lately, I feel as if we have done something bad every day. I leave the car or dressing room and have eight cameras ahead. I desire to have the maximum tranquillity to work."
Moving ahead to Valencia's trip to Atlético Madrid on Sunday, Koeman feels his team have a good chance of coming away from the Vicente Calderón with a good result.
"If we continue as we have been I believe that we can get a good result. Their forwards may be decisive, but they do not give me fear because I see my team improving little-by-little.
"The confidence level has raised compared to when I first came and that means that our ideas are sticking."
Finally, Koeman was asked whether Valencia would be making any more signings in January - following the purchase of Ever Banega, who is expected to be amongst the squad for Sunday's game - and seemed to suggest they would if the right player became available.
"We always try to improve the team," he concluded.
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