Game Quote by Xabi Alonso

Guardiola knows that the little details that can make us better. He analyses the game instantly - that's his biggest strength, his best characteristic.

— Franck Ribery

What I will miss the most about Guardiola? His obsession with the game and his knowledge, which makes you a better football player.

— Arjen Robben

When we are in possession, tactically, he is the best coach in the world for me. He works hard, watches a lot of games,…

— Arjen Robben

You can learn a lot from Pep Guardiola. From pre-season to the match itself. He has a vision of the game that is impressive.

— Willy Caballero

Training with Guardiola is good. He's always talking to each player, trying to give them a vision of the style of football he wants…

— Toni Kroos

The players love Guardiola's methods and it shows on the pitch. I think every player would like to work with him.

— Wayne Bridge

Guardiola is a good manager, everyone knows that.

— Kelechi Iheanacho

Guardiola just looks like he improves players. I look at someone like Raheem Sterling and I think he has just come on leaps and…

— Wayne Bridge

“Guardiola has taken certain areas to another level – such as pressing the ball – and Barcelona’s disciplined style of play and work ethic…

— Guillem Balague

Guardiola can get the best out of everyone and that's why he is what he is.

— Douglas Costa

I have learned from all of my coaches, and I am sure I will learn a lot with Guardiola.

— Xabi Alonso

Guardiola likes footballers who can pass the ball, who have eyes for the best position and the right runs.

— Lothar Matthaus