The Spanish coach Josep Guardiola stated today that as a next step in his career, he longs to coach a football team “In a European Championship, an America ‘s Cup or a World Cup” once he concludes his stage at the Manchester City English, in 2023.
“A selection, yes. If given the possibility, a selection is the next step. I have to take a break after seven years. I have to stop to see what we’ve done, learn from other coaches and maybe take that path. I would like to train in a European Championship, an America’s Cup or a World Cup“, Assured the Catalan technician in an event in Sao Paulo.
The 50-year-old coach stated that he has not thought of a specific team, although he praised the Brazilian team, led by Adenor Leonardo Bacchi ‘Tite’.
“What do I think of Tite’s Brazil? It’s a fantastic team. Some are my players, others are rivals and I know them. Brazil is always a candidate, a favorite. It always was and always will be. It’s part of the essence, of the culture, ”he said.
Precisely because of this condition and despite the fact that press versions have sometimes presented it as a possible option for the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), piggy bank he believes the combined green and yellow will not be led by a foreign coach so soon.
“I think Brazil will always have Brazilian coaches, they are very good. I think it’s very difficult for foreign coaches to lead the world’s top national teams, ”he said.
However, he argued that the mix between nationals and foreigners can be successful and cited as examples the cases of Spanish and English football.
“There is nothing better than learning from others. We have learned from Brazil and Brazil can learn from everyone“, He argued.
Guardiola’s biggest challenge as DT
Asked about his biggest challenges as a coach, piggy bank point out the “ego” of the players, the management of the players and the decision to choose who will make up the starting team, which can “demotivate” players who are not in the starting eleven.
“The problem with our job as a coach is to pick 11 to play and 11 to stay in the stands. This is very difficult to manage (…) For me it is the most difficult thing in football, more than the techniques, the opponents, physical preparation, playing conditions, “he explained.
That’s why he has said he tries to maintain a good atmosphere on the team, even though he maintains a tough stance.
“I always tell them: if they’re not happy, they have to go. No one forces them to be here“, He pointed out.