Pep Guardiola is considered one of the best coaches in the world and is a faithful admirer of Marcelo Bielsa’s work. The Argentine was a very important person in his career as a coach and he always remembers when they got together in 2006 and spent 11 hours talking about football.
After that meeting, Pep began a successful career, but he never forgot Bielsa. He praised him repeatedly and was even encouraged to speak of him as “the best coach in the world“Now, after the departure of Loco de Leeds, the Catalan once again highlighted him and regretted that he was left without a job.
?? GUARDIOLA, ABOUT BIELSA:
? “I am very sorry for his dismissal from Leeds. His legacy is there, in the city, in the club and I am sure in the players as well.” pic.twitter.com/lo5HNS8l7Q
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“I am very sorry for him. His legacy in the city of Leeds and at the club is unquestionable. I’m sure it’s also like that with the players. Unfortunately, as coaches we depend on results and lately they haven’t been good. I wish him the best,” he declared at a press conference.
Guardiola: “Bielsa is the best coach in the world. I haven’t met a single former Bielsa player who speaks ill of him” pic.twitter.com/o3EbnjEnRX
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Since Leeds returned to the top flight of English football, Guardiola and Bielsa have met three times. There was always maximum respect and an affectionate greeting. On the field of play? There was a 2-1 victory for Bielsa’s team, a 1-1 draw and a 7-0 win for Manchester City. Even in the win, Pep was very respectful of the Argentine. “I know what kind of person leads the team, with the pride that he plays in each game, how he disputes each ball“, he stated at that time.
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