In an extensive interview with ‘The Times’, the midfielder City of Manchester Phil Foden24 years old, talks about many things, including the methods of Pep Guardiolahis study with the coach and his rival this Sunday afternoon, a Liverpool team in the lead. He leaves nothing out, he explains everything naturally and makes it clear that Catalan has taught him a lot because it demands more from him than others.
Asked how Guardiola can be the best coach in the world but be as human and passionate as the rest of us when it comes to the game, Foden said: “It’s a side he has, he lets you know when he’s failed, and It doesn’t bother you. I like his honesty.
Foden revealed that “in the City dressing room we all play a few touches before an important match. That’s who we are. We love football. I’m obsessed,” he said. Guardiola is partly to blame for this. “He sends that passion to us, the way he motivates us every day. It’s contagious and you become more obsessive. His talks with the team are very motivating,” said the England international.
Another of the curiosities he explained was that with Pep he learned to be a very versatile player: “Guardiola gives you the tools, but in the end you have to do it yourself. And I entered this locker room when I’m young. , full of people with a lot of experience.” “You have to handle all that yourself.” He revealed that mastering Guardiola’s playbook involved him learning six different positions – all midfield and attacking roles in City’s 4-3-3. “And not in the middle?” “No! Although maybe one day he’ll make me play as a holding midfielder. I don’t know, we’ll see.”
The fact that Rodri won the Ballon d’Or made him and other City members believe that one day they would emulate him. “It shows that it is possible, that he is one of our teammates gives us the confidence that we can do it. The award is deserved and shows how good Rodri is. It would have been difficult without him. We don’t have ‘6 ‘ like this. “If any other team loses a player like that, they’ll be in trouble too. It’s about trying to face the situation and find solutions.”
Finally, regarding Liverpool, he indicated that “they look scary, to be honest. They are a bit overlooked because everyone is talking about City and Arsenal, but we know how good they are. I think over the years, “When City and Liverpool meet, it’s the highest level I’ve seen in the Premier League. This Sunday’s game will be a challenge and we’re ready for these games.
Source: La Verdad
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