Game Quote by Fernandinho

“From his very first day in the job as coach, Pep went out of his way to appeal to the feelings of his players:…

— Guillem Balague

“We’re thinking about the squad without them,’ Pep announced during his presentation, flanked by the club president, Joan Laporta, and sporting director, Txiki Beguiristain.…

— Guillem Balague

It's important to listen to every instruction Pep gives you. He's a demanding coach. He doesn't allow you to relax: you have to compete…

— Nicolas Otamendi

“The senior players, meanwhile, understood perfectly well, and as one recognised: ‘He always used us as an example, but he was always fair with…

— Guillem Balague

“Pep’s do-or-die attitude from the sidelines (constantly correcting and signalling during games, treating every match as if it were the last, intensely focused on…

— Guillem Balague

“Superiority in midfield, as predicted by Pep, was the key to the game.”

— Guillem Balague

“Pep realised that in order to make the team a success he needed to add intensity and an increased work rate to their technical…

— Guillem Balague

I experienced how Pep Guardiola worked every day. He had football on his mind round the clock: 'What system does the opponent like to…

— Philipp Lahm

The role of a goalkeeper in Pep's team is like the 11th outfield player on the pitch, in terms of the build-up, the pressing.…

— Ederson

Pep is really good with that, trying to not think too far ahead,' added Foden. 'He is always saying to everyone, 'Just focus on…

— Phil Foden

“It is important in football, as in any walk of life, to appear calm in times of crisis. To hide weaknesses. Pep told them…

— Guillem Balague

I have been a player and now I am the coach, so I understand both the roles well.

— Anil Kumble