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PEP GUARDIOLA ADMITS JURGEN KLOPP RIVALRY LEFT A VOID: ‘I MISS HIM’
Pep Guardiola marks his 1,000th managerial game against Liverpool, the "perfect" rival. The Man City boss admits he misses his old foe Jurgen Klopp, crediting their rivalry for pushing him to new heights.
Pep’s Heartfelt Words on His Old Rival - (Image: Getty Images)
In the 1,000th game of his managerial career, Pep Guardiola acknowledges that he misses Jurgen Klopp as he gets ready to play his fiercest rival's former team.
But as he approaches four figures with a visit from the Premier League's defending champions on Sunday, the Manchester City manager believes there can be no more appropriate opponent than Liverpool.
Before Klopp left the Anfield hotseat last year, Guardiola enjoyed several title battles with the German manager.
The Spaniard considers those fights to be among the high points of his illustrious career, which has included trophy-filled nine years at City, as well as successful stints at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
"If I were to pick one rival for this personal milestone, that I want to share with many others, they would be the best," stated Guardiola, the six-time Premier League champion and Champions League champion with City.
"I have been in this country longer than ever before. Naturally, Barcelona had a huge influence on my life as a ballboy, football player, manager, and so on, and Bayern was also a fantastic move.
However, Liverpool—especially with Jurgen—has been this nation's fiercest foe, and to be honest, it could not be better. That is what fate decreed, and it is good to live with it.
"I believe we respected one another, whether it was on Pep's or Jurgen's side. I felt that Jurgen was a big part of my life, and I miss him.
"I learned a lot from him, including how much I need to think, work, and do to improve it to defeat that guy."
In the 999 games he has managed since taking over Barcelona B in 2007, Guardiola has won 715 of them.
At a press conference on Friday, Guardiola declared, "The numbers are outrageous." "I do not care how many, but when you reach a milestone and see your accomplishments, including your averages and victories outside of the Premier League and Champions League,
"In Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and here, we have accomplished amazing feats. It is really hard to get there.
"I would not make it if I started over. There are too many games, not enough losses, and perhaps we can carry on on Sunday.
Guardiola acknowledges that without having some excellent players at his disposal, he would not have had the success he has.
"I have said that a thousand million times," he said. Although it appears to be fake humility, it is the truth.
"How does it happen that this percentage surpasses 70% of victories? Because you are with the players I had in Barcelona, Munich, and Manchester City, it is possible. No more secrets.
"After that, it takes a lot of hard work—a lot of love, passion, devotion, and tenacity that no one can beat me."
Before answering more humbly, Guardiola joked that those who say he is the greatest of all time are "absolutely right."
"I never began to think I want to be the best," he stated. I do not mind losing.
CESC FABREGAS INSISTS COMO PLAYERS MAINTAIN HUMILITY AMID GROWING ATTENTION AND PRAISE
Cesc Fabregas urges his Como side to stay humble but demands more after their draw with Napoli. The coach wants his team to take the "next step" and dominate games in their Serie A campaign.
Cesc Fabregas urges Como to embrace humility - COURTESY/PHOTO
As his team is ready to play Cagliari in Serie A following their thrilling 0-0 draw with Napoli, Cesc Fabregas urged Como to remain modest but keep striving for more.
During his pregame press conference, Fabregas stated, "We are still at the beginning, but the team is evolving," according to quotes from TuttoMercatoWeb.
"The players have faith in our abilities, we are giving up fewer goals, and the younger players continue to step up." We still have room for improvement, particularly in games like Bologna, Genoa, and Cremonese.
Fabregas is " insane not to win" against Napoli.
Fabregas said that he was "mad not to win" after the goalless draw at the Maradona, but he also stated that Como needs to take "one more step" to develop into a team that dominates games.
"We are working on how we attack, but we need to shoot more," he continued. I want us to be more dominant now that I see a full team.
Regarding injuries, Fabregas stated that Kempf is healthy enough to play, but Goldaniga will need surgery and be out for about two months. Sergi Roberto is anticipated to return following the international break, and Dossena should shortly resume training.
The former Barcelona midfielder also commended his team's mindset, saying, "We have to win and not lose if we want to be up there." We must defeat Cagliari in order for Napoli to earn a point.
Fabregas grinned and responded, "Never," when asked if Como would ever give up possession. It does not exist for me, but perhaps you may score on the counter. I want to win, so I am a bit Italianizing.
MAN UTD POISED FOR EUROPEAN ADVANTAGE, THOMAS FRANK SHARES INSIGHT
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank admits Man Utd have a key top-four advantage due to no European football. He also called this the "most competitive" Premier League season he's seen.
Thomas Frank says Man Utd hold advantage in Champions League battle - IMAGO/NurPhoto
In the "most competitive" Premier League, Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank believes Manchester United has a significant edge in the fight for Champions League qualifying.
Spurs will play Man United at midday on Saturday in a replay of the Europa League final that took place in Bilbao in May.
Despite their worst-ever Premier League finish, Tottenham won their first trophy in 17 years under Frank's predecessor, Ange Postecoglou, thanks to a goal by Brennan Johnson in the first half. They also guaranteed a spot in this season's Champions League.
Spurs and Manchester United are currently sixth and eighth in the league with 17 points after 10 games, respectively, as both teams have improved this time around.
However, former Brentford manager Frank recognised that Ruben Amorim's team's exclusion from Europe will help their top-four challenge, and he believes the Premier League is the most competitive he can recall, especially with Sunderland and Bournemouth presently in the top five.
"It is definitely a benefit," Frank emphasised.
"We want to be able to compete in both because that is where we want to be," I stated at the outset.
"We must be able to compete in the Champions League while maintaining our league performance.
"There are no two ways about it; it is for the fans, the prestige, the money, everything, our goals, and what we hope to accomplish, but having a week to get ready for a game and feel fresh is significant!
"Overall, I believe that this season's Premier League is the most competitive I have ever seen. I have been here for five years.
"The teams do not really interact. As for the other games, I overheard (Arne) Slot discuss the Aston Villa game, the narrow margins in that game as well, the shift in momentum in games, and how fiercely competitive it is.
"I believe that the conventional big six have emerged in the previous two years; Newcastle is in the running for a top seven, and Villa is up there, so that is eight all at once."
Then some teams have performed exceptionally well. Brighton and Bournemouth are also involved, so the competition is fierce.
"Then, when you want to be up there, playing in Europe and competing in the league, it is just a different beast."
Despite only losing four league games the previous season, Arsenal went on a £250 million summer shopping binge because squad depth is essential to being able to compete on numerous fronts.
Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simons, and Randal Kolo Muani are the four important players Tottenham acquired during the first transfer window under Frank, but they are still hampered by injury.
Due to a persistent ankle problem that has prevented Dominic Solanke from playing for Spurs since August 23, Frank raised doubts about his chances of returning in 2025, even though he underwent minor surgery at the beginning of October.
"I do hope so," Frank responded when asked if he would play before 2026.
"Let us watch what occurs after the international break," I would advise. We continue to make progress. So far, it is on track.
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