We'll play with 12. Guardiola employed this system in a 50 win against Villarreal with Javier Mascherano, Sergio Busquets and Eric Abidal as the back-three and Seydou Keita acting as a defensive midfield. Organisation is also very important and while some individual players are undoubtedly very talented, as a coach you will need to make it clear that everyone has to pull together for the team to stand the greatest chance of success. [208] He often played a high defensive line with the full backs (particularly Dani Alves) pushing high up their respective sides while relying on the passing of Xavi and Andrs Iniesta to retain possession and employing a pressing style without the ball. He also participated in the 200405 Arab Champions League with the club, and in the first leg of the competition's first round, Guardiola missed a penalty in the 19th minute, hitting the crossbar, but then converted one in the 73rd minute. At the press conference after the Celta game, he said, "It's been a long journey. [82], Guardiola continued to lead Barcelona to wins in the remaining La Liga games of the season, followed by a 30 win in the Copa del Rey final. International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). Barcelona continued their La Liga crusade for the second El Clsico in the Santiago Bernabu, which ended 11. [] book details not only Bayern Munich's season with manager Pep Guardiola at the helm for the first time, but talks about players who would win a World Cup with []. [80] Guardiola had faced criticism over his recent tactics and squad selections. Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 21:52, youngest man to coach a Champions League winning team, semi-finals of the 200910 Champions League, first leg Champions League first knockout round, second leg of the Champions League first knockout round, managers with the most Premier League title victories, that year's regional parliamentary election. [50] Federico Aqu described him as one of the best deep-lying playmakers in European football in his prime,[27] while Lee Bushe of 90min.com even included him in his list of "The Best Deep-Lying Playmakers of All Time" in 2020. [189] On 8 February, Guardiola picked up his first win at Anfield as manager, as City defeated defending champions Liverpool 41 and went five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a game in hand. When he became a coach the trophies continued with three more Spanish league titles, again with Barcelona and two champions league trophies among his collection of seventeen trophies gained as a coach. [69] On 16 February, in the first leg Champions League first knockout round, Barcelona were defeated by Arsenal 21 at Emirates Stadium. ALULA: The spectacular natural arena of the AlUla UNESCO World Heritage Site is set to host the . He was capped 47 times for the Spanish national team and appeared at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, as well as at UEFA Euro 2000. This he repeated four years later in Bayern Munich's 30 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, when he fielded a back three consisting of David Alaba, Philipp Lahm, and Xabi Alonso. I dont know if there are bad habits but the past is gone. Youve got to live like that. Barcelona have always had a reputation for playing with flair. 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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has agreed a two-year contract extension committing him to the club until 2025. In all team sports, the secret is to overload one side of the pitch so that the opponent must tilt its own defence to cope. [93] On 25 March 2014, he led Bayern to their 23rd Bundesliga title by beating Hertha BSC 31 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. I don't have a team to go to but I would like to go back to coaching. [103] Guardiola took the blame for the loss. Try and show examples by running various plays, laying out cones, or pausing small games to highlight certain things that players did that you want to see when it comes to game time. [133] Then on 9 August 2015, Bayern won in the first round of the German Cup. I deal with many leaders across a range of industries and they are great leaders but poor coaches because to be a great leader you need to know what leadership is yet in order to be a great coach you need to understand leadership. [185], Ahead of the 202021 season, Guardiola strengthened his defence with the signings of Rben Dias from Benfica and Nathan Ak from Bournemouth; he also made an addition to the attacking line-up with the signing of Ferran Torres from Valencia. [165] After finishing the season with a record-breaking 100 points, Guardiola signed a new contract with City until 2021. [96], Bayern were drawn against Real Madrid in the semifinals of Champions League. As many of you know, I've recently gotten into soccer. [65] At the time, this was the highest points total ever gained amongst any of Europe's major leagues. 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[211], During the 201112 season, Guardiola made increasing use of the 343 system, especially when facing two attackers, using Cesc Fbregas as an attacking midfielder and Sergio Busquets as a midfield pivot. Cruyff utilised the young midfielder in the absence of the suspended Guillermo Amor. Anyone who wants to become a quality leader can't ignore the lessons of leaders like Pep Guardiola who have achieved extraordinary levels of success. He was a perfectionist, he studies his. [174] Due to the aggregate score being a 44 draw, Tottenham went through to the semi-finals on away goals. ng hin l hun luyn vin ca cu lc b Premier League Manchester City. He is considered one of the greatest managers of all time[3][4] and holds the records for the most consecutive league games won in La Liga, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. "[105] He finished the 201314 season by winning the DFB-Pokal 20 in extratime. Born in Santpedor, Barcelona, Catalonia, Guardiola joined La Masia at age 13 from Gimnstic de Manresa and rose through the ranks of Barcelona's youth academy for six years, making his dbut in 1990 against Cdiz. Pep Guardiola provided an interesting response when questioned about what is his best characteristic as a manager, speaking during a new feature with Sky Sports this week. To get the best out of the team you'll want to keep training fun and fresh, while motivating the players to always give their best as this is how they will improve and become better players. On 8 February 2011, Guardiola accepted the club's offer for a one-year deal extension, signing a contract until June 2012. Of note is that throughout their careers, Mascherano, Keita and Busquets had been deployed primarily as midfielders and Abidal as a full back, meaning Guardiola did not play even one central defender in the 50 victory. Also had a spell in Germany with Bayern Munich and is now currently at Manchester city where he won the league last season. He's said to dedicate 15 minutes a day for one-to-one talks with each of his players. [27][34][35][36][37] His role has also been likened to that of a metodista ("centre-half," in Italian football jargon), due to his ability to dictate play in midfield as well as assist his team defensively. Pep Guardiola 2 2 3 4 3 Man City Manager Premier League Appointed: Jul 1, 2016 Contract until: Jun 30, 2025 imago images + Date of birth/Age: Jan 18, 1971 (52) Place of birth: Santpedor Citizenship: Spain Agent: SEG Avg. [245] Guardiola met his wife Cristina Serra when he was 18. He led the Spanish midfield until his final appearance for la Roja, a 10 win in a friendly against Mexico on 14 November 2001; he scored his last international goal against Sweden in a 11 draw during his 45th appearance. If you work like a beast in training, you play the same way." CM: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) David Silva, Yaya Toure, Thiago Alcantara, all world-class players to have worked and grown under Guardiola's guidance. While there may be times when training isn't going very well and your team is on a losing streak, don't get frustrated and give up. In his first season, he led Barcelona to the treble of La Liga, UEFA Champions League, and the Copa del Rey, becoming the youngest manager to win the aforementioned European competition. [170], On 24 February 2019, his side played Chelsea in the EFL Cup Final held at Wembley Stadium. With seven matches remaining in the season, it was the earliest the championship had been won in Bundesliga history, breaking the record Heynckes' Bayern had set in the previous season. ", "Pep Guardiola's Man City Champions League dream turns into a nightmare as Rodrygo is the hero for Real Madrid", "Pep Guardiola jokes about 'stupid tactics' in Champions League", "Is Pep Guardiola's brother also Luis Suarez's agent? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 1 European Cup. Many thanks to the runners, to Girona City Council and Girona FC for their collaboration and to the sponsors, especially La Caixa Foundation for making the 9,000 donation to Casal D . It was a difficult position to adapt to and one not used by many teams in Spain at the time. Teaching your players good sportsmanship whether you win or lose is very important as this shows your opponent respect and shows that your team has been competing in the right spirit. [244] He is an atheist. When I don't have the ball, I go high pressing because I want the ball.. When lining up to play a match, each player on the pitch should know exactly what is expected of them in terms of their roles and responsibilities and how they fit into the team. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [157] Manchester City would lose 40 to Everton on 15 January 2017; this was Guardiola's biggest ever managerial loss in domestic competition. [98] Bayern lost the first leg 10[99] and the second leg 40. On 8 June 1998, Guardiola underwent surgery to try to resolve his lingering calf injury, which had caused him to miss the 1998 FIFA World Cup for Spain. [180] These signings meant that the value of the City squad had exceeded 1billion,[181] becoming the first football club in the world to achieve a squad with this value. The purpose of this paper is to offer a case study of Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's 2017-2018 historic season. [27], Guardiola's playing style, which relied on creativity, technique and ball movement, rather than physicality and pace, inspired several future diminutive Spanish playmaking midfielders, such as Xavi,[42][43] Andrs Iniesta,[44] and Cesc Fbregas, with the latter describing him as his "idol". Much of the Dream Team had by this time left, with new signings such as Lus Figo and Ronaldo taking over from Hristo Stoichkov and Michael Laudrup. Young professional with a Bachelor Degree in Communication, with experience as a football coach, sports articles writer, and tactical analyst.<br><br>Good communication skills, team work abilities and in search of new experiences that will allow me to grow as a person and as a professional. [255], Pep Guardiola was one of the 13 sports personalities named in the Pandora Papers published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Soccer Coaching Pro is a website dedicated to helping soccer coaches improve. Seeing off the threat of Borussia Dortmund, Pep led his all-conquering Bayern to the last four of the UEFA Champions League in each of his three seasons, landing the Bundesliga three times and winning the league and cup double twice. Two high-profile signings were made: Alexis Snchez came from Udinese for 26million plus bonuses, and Cesc Fbregas, a former La Masia graduate, returned from Arsenal for 29million plus bonuses. The 120 km endurance race sees 200 riders from 41 countries take part across the Saudi desert. Sundar Pichai, chief executive officer of Google Inc., speaks during the Google I/O Developers Conference in Mountain View, California, U.S., on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Don't believe a word of it! [40][41] Despite his playing ability, however, he was also known to be injury prone throughout his career. [217][218] To avoid getting caught by long-range passing from City's defensive-third, the opposition defence would cautiously drop deep despite the forward line's high-press, hence creating space in the middle of the pitch. You can be what you know but you can only teach what you understand and Pep Guardiola truly understands leadership which is why he has had so much success both as a player and more so as a coach, and you can argue that his leadership career has only just started because despite all his success he is still only forty five years old. When asked about this kind of situation Pep Guardiola replied Wed never start telling them off. [222] His editorials for El Pais during the 2006 World Cup in praise of Luis Aragones's Spanish side and Ricardo La Volpe's Mexican side reveal the extent of his reverence for possession-based, attacking football, with defenders along with the goal-keeper playing it out from the back,[225] which Guardiola later cited as a major inspiration on multiple occasions. [116] Guardiola handed 17-year-old Gianluca Gaudino his first team debut in the Super Cup and made him part of the first team permanently because of "strong preparation" during pre-season. I strive to live with passion and not to be desensitised to life. He captained the team from 1997 until his departure from the club in 2001. [79], On 24 April, a 22 draw at home against Chelsea in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final knocked Barcelona out of the competition on a 23 aggregate score. [155], City's form declined following the international break; a home draw to Southampton on 23 October 2016 meant Guardiola had equalled his managerial record of going five games without a win. Rising Star at Anfield: A Marcus Rashford clone from Liverpool will showcase his skills against Manchester United; Pep Guardiola accuses Premier League officials of unfairly punishing Man City in a tirade. [124] With the win, Bayern reached their fourth-straight Champions League semi-final. Pep Guardiola is known for understanding the ambitions and personality of each player and adapts his communication accordingly. All the managers in the world, it doesn't matter how good you are, if your players don't understand what you are looking for or what you want, it makes no sense.. Pep Guardiola realises that in order for a team to be successful it needs to have a winning culture, a brotherhood of team members that are all winning to put the needs of the team ahead of the desires of the individual and anyone not wanting to buy into the culture have no future with that team. Exclusive Football Premier League Danny Higginbotham Pep Guardiola can solve any problem for Manchester City by mixing it up SunSport's Analyst says clinching the title against Man Utd at the. Some players, for example, may mess about in training or take an upcoming match as a certain victory and it is up to you to keep everyone motivated and striving to do their best. Many players left the club in the same transfer window Eiur Gujohnsen was sold to Monaco; Sylvinho and Albert Jorquera's contracts ended; and other players were loaned out, including Alexander Hleb to VfB Stuttgart, Martn Cceres to Juventus, Alberto Bota to Sporting de Gijn, and Vctor Snchez to Xerez. Rafael Mrquez and Thierry Henry were released from their contracts and both moved to New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer (MLS); Yaya Tour also left the team and moved to English Premier League side Manchester City. FC Kaiserslautern in the 197879 season. Today Pep Guardiola is widely considered to be the best coach in the world of football. The fate of Eto'o took much of the summer to unravel, with the Cameroonian linked with several clubs, but Guardiola finally declared that he would stay after his dedication in training and participation in the pre-season. UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament, World Soccer Magazine World Manager of the Year, World Soccer Magazine 5th Greatest Manager of All Time, European Coach of the YearAlf Ramsey Award, List of English football championship-winning managers, List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winning managers, "Josep Guardiola Sala International matches", "Greatest Managers, No. Being a coach can feel lonely sometimes so it's important to remember that you are part of a team and can rely on the players themselves to take a lead. On his 41st birthday, he led his side to a 21 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid in El Clsico, ensuring that he remained unbeaten against Real Madrid in regular time as a manager. [156] City's poor run continued in the EFL Cup, being eliminated following a 10 defeat to Manchester United. On 21 August, Barcelona beat Sevilla 53 on aggregate to win the 2010 Supercopa de Espaa, his second in a row. Tactics are so important because everybody has to know what they have to do on the pitch. Guardiola's first taste of coaching came as head coach of Barcelona's B team in June 2007, and he was quickly catapulted to manager of the senior squad the following summer. [251] In 2015, he confirmed that he would participate in the pro-independence coalition, Junts pel S, in that year's regional parliamentary election. Efficient managers and leaders are always trying to protect and develop people in their team. Part of Johan Cruyffs Dream Team when he was a player, Guardiola became coach of Barcelona B in 2007 before managing the FC Barcelona for 4 years. [10] The Italian magazine Guerin Sportivo heralded Guardiola as the finest player in the world under the age of 21. [57] In interviews with the press, Guardiola stressed a harder work ethic than before, but also a more personal approach during training and a closer relationship with his players. "I can't say thank you enough to everyone at the club for trusting me. Under his guidance, the team subsequently won their Tercera Divisin group and qualified for the 2008 Segunda Divisin B playoffs, which the team won, thereby achieving promotion. Otherwise whats the point? [140], On 20 December, Bayern confirmed that Guardiola was leaving the club after his contract expires at the end of the season, with Carlo Ancelotti his replacement for the 201617 season. He became a regular in the Qatar Stars League, where he was often cited as one of the best players in the League. The tactics and training and facilities are important, but I still have to convince you.". [95] The streak ended at 28 when FC Augsburg defeated Bayern 10[96] on matchday 29. Don't criticise, instead add value.When things are not going well it's difficult not to allow your emotions to overtake you and influence your decision making. Guaita kept a clean sheet which could prove costly. [141][142], On 3 May 2016, Guardiola's Bayern Munich lost to Atltico Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals stage, thereby ending his final chance of winning a Champions League title with the Bavarian club. Pep Guardiola People talk about tactics, but when you look at it, tactics are just players. [186] On 19 November 2020, Guardiola signed a new two-year contract with Manchester City until summer 2023. [213], Although much emphasis is placed on retaining possession of the ball and dictating play, with the intent to have the opposing side's defence chase the ball for extended periods of play, Guardiola's teams are recognised for pressing off the ball. "[110] On 6 August 2014, Bayern played in the 2014 MLS All-Star Game in Portland, Oregon. [91] His first trophy with Bayern was the 2013 UEFA Super Cup, defeating longtime adversary Jos Mourinho, who had just returned to coach at Chelsea. [187], The season saw City's defence greatly improve from the last campaign, with Rben Dias and John Stones forming a centre-back partnership that conceded just one goal in twelve matches played together. Pep Guardiola brought culture-changing innovations to Manchester City soon after he arrived ahead of the 2016/17 campaign. Between 1992 and 2001, Guardiola played over 47 times and scored five goals for the senior Spain team. Understand the team membersEvery effective leader knows that you have to have strong relationships with each and every member of the team yet few understand how to establish relationships with very different people. | Powered by WordPress, 13 Soccer Coaching Lessons From Pep Guardiola, 52 Soccer Books Every Player, Coach, and Fan Must Read, Soccer Cuts and Turns (Inside, Outside, and More), What is the Hardest Position in Soccer? [176] On 18 May, City beat Watford 60 in the final of the FA Cup, becoming the first ever men's team in England to win a domestic treble. His record stood at 71 wins, 19 draws and 10 losses with 242 goals for and 76 against. By a new leader of team, Guardiola has struggled to know the value of collective maximize the virtues of the best and make everyone share in the same goals. Yesterday we celebrated the first Montilivi race with successful attendance. [205], Prior to the 202223 Premier League season, Guardiola replaced the departing Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fernandinho, and Zack Steffen on loan with the signings of Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips, Manuel Akanji, Sergio Gmez, and Stefan Ortega. Nov 28. During Guardiola's second season as manager, Barcelona swapped Samuel Eto'o and 46million in exchange for Zlatan Ibrahimovi of Inter Milan. [163], On 25 February, City beat Arsenal 30 to win the EFL Cup, Guardiola's first trophy with the club. Things matter to me. Barcelona started the season defeating Athletic Bilbao in the Supercopa de Espaa and Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Super Cup. He wants us to play good football, the way he sees football. The season started with a 54 aggregate win over Real Madrid for the Supercopa de Espaa. I really aspire to be elite football coach in near future.
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