Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently responded to a series of interesting questions in an interview with Camel Live.
Which Manager Would You Most Like to Have a Drink With?
“Klopp.”
Which Player Who You’ve Never Coached Would You Be Eager to Work With?
“That’s a good question. Neymar.”
Who Is the Greatest Football Manager of All Time?
“There are many outstanding managers, but in terms of the number of trophies won, Sir Alex Ferguson is probably the greatest.”
What Details Are Most Easily Overlooked When Watching a Match as a Fan?
“I pay attention to formations, especially the technical details of individual players. I really enjoy analyzing these things.”
How Would You Like to Be Remembered by the Football World?
“I don’t want to be remembered. I’d rather be forgotten.”
Have You Ever Had a Star-struck Moment?
“Robert De Niro. Last time in New York, he was only one meter away from me. I really wanted to go up and say ‘I love you’, but I felt so embarrassed, afraid he would ask me ‘Who are you? Go away’.”
On the Adaptability Between Tactical Systems and Players
“You need to strike a balance between the two; neither can do without the other.”
If You Could Choose a Footballer, a Golfer and a Celebrity to Play a Foursome of Golf With
“Tiger Woods, actress Daisy Edgar-Jones, and my son Marius—he’s 22 and plays golf really well.”
