Pep Guardiola has praised Bernardo Silva amid ongoing hypothesis linking the Portuguese midfielder with a transfer to , describing his former participant as “too good” for any group to disregard.
The previous Manchester Metropolis supervisor, who lately ended a decade-long spell on the membership, was talking on the inauguration of a brand new Cruyff Courtroom bearing his title at La Salle Manresa, the college he attended earlier than becoming a member of Barcelona’s La Masia academy.
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After spending time with native kids and even becoming a member of them for a kickabout, Guardiola spoke to reporters about a number of present soccer subjects, together with Barcelona’s switch plans.
About Bernardo and Julian Alvarez
Requested about Bernardo Silva, whom he coached for 9 seasons at Manchester Metropolis, Guardiola had no doubts concerning the midfielder, .
Bernardo Silva may be a part of Barcelona. (Photograph by Carl Recine/Getty Photographs)
“Bernardo would adapt to any group. He’s simply too good,” stated Guardiola, as quoted by .
When questioned about one other Barcelona goal, Julian Alvarez, Guardiola was equally complimentary, saying:
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“He’s additionally superb. Metropolis have had lots of good gamers.”
On Flick’s Barcelona
Guardiola additionally mirrored on Barcelona’s latest success beneath Hansi Flick, who has guided the membership to back-to-back La Liga titles.
“They’re Barça gamers, whether or not they got here by means of La Masia or elsewhere, even when they weren’t born right here, ultimately they’re Barça gamers they usually do very effectively,” Guardiola said.
“They’ve had two extraordinary years, past the outcomes, due to how effectively they’ve performed and the way enticing it’s to look at them play. I’m an enormous fan of Hansi, of how they do issues, and I hope he stays with them for a few years.”
Guardiola is a fan of Hansi Flick’s Barcelona. (Photograph by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Photographs)
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The Catalan coach as soon as once more emphasised the significance of home league success over Champions League glory, echoing a message he typically delivered throughout his time in England.
“The Champions League destroys tasks. I hope that’s not the case, that simply because we didn’t win it, folks don’t assume every little thing is unhealthy. La Liga is what offers you consistency,” Guardiola famous.
“Within the Champions League , you need to be in good condition on the finish, with out accidents. The referees have an enormous affect on this competitors.”
Concluding, the previous Manchester Metropolis supervisor: “The necessary factor is that the day-to-day is sweet, that the group continues to develop, and that individuals don’t assume that simply because we didn’t attain the Champions League closing or didn’t win it, the season is unhealthy.
“What lays the inspiration for a season are the league titles.”