Pep Guardiola has often spoken of how he has regarded Leed’s new manager Marcelo Biesla as an inspiration to him.
“He is probably the person I admire the most in world football – as a manager and as a person,” said Guardiola.
“I think he is the most authentic manager all the time, in terms of how he conducts his teams, he is unique. Nobody can imitate him, it’s impossible, especially his behaviour as a person off the pitch.When I get the pleasure to spend time with him, it’s always inspirational for me. The value of the manager does not depend on how many titles or prizes you won. It is about his knowledge as a manager.My teams won more titles than him, but in terms of knowledge of the game and many things in training sessions, I am still a way from him.”
That’s respect and admiration alright- and fully deserved because Leeds almost took the game away from City.
Pep is seriously hampered by the fact that Aguero and Gabriel Jesus are MIA.
Leicester City last week,and Leeds this week have benefited from the absence of firepower in the front line.
Highlights of a thrilling 1-1 draw.