Pep Guardiola has admitted he understands Jurgen Klopp’s latest criticism of the Membership World Cup.
Klopp, now head of worldwide soccer at Crimson Bull, referred to as the brand new FIFA match ‘pointless’ and ‘the worst concept ever applied in soccer’.
Reacting to these feedback, Guardiola mentioned Klopp’s issues mirror conversations they’ve had for years.
“Hear, I fought so much with Jurgen many, many occasions – I do know the place his concept comes from,” he mentioned.
He added that their previous meetings at UEFA and through Premier League calendar talks had been at all times centered on bettering high quality and lowering pressure.
“We fought so much in England, and likewise after we went to the UEFA conferences,” Guardiola added.
“Particularly after we mentioned the Premier League calendar, and the way to add extra high quality to it.
“We mentioned giving the personagers and gamers extra relaxation, as a result of that’s the way you add extra high quality.”
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Guardiola mentioned Klopp’s remarks made sense to him as a result of they each care about participant welfare.
“So his feedback (on the Membership World Cup) didn’t shock me so much,” he mentioned. “I perceive him. I respect him. I’ve had an unimaginable relationship with Jurgen for a few years as rivals.
“Now he has stepped again from that place [as a manager] and I perceive his argument, as a result of I’d defend his argument as nicely.”
However Guardiola additionally identified that coaches haven’t any management over the soccer calendar.
“On the identical time, as managers we’re in a job,” he mentioned. “We observe the FIFA, UEFA, Premier League or Serie A guidelines.
“As managers, we don’t organise the competitions. As soon as we’re right here, we’re proud.”
Regardless of this, Guardiola admitted he’s frightened concerning the long-term affect of a shorter summer time.
“I attempt not to consider it, in any other case I’d get too anxious,” Guardiola mentioned.
—footballtoday
