Pep Guardiola has admitted life as Barcelona supervisor is stuffed with “little battles from inside”, acknowledging former boss Xavi’s criticism of the membership.
Xavi publicly pledged to stroll away from the job final season, insisting the fixed criticism had taken a toll on his psychological wellbeing. He was finally satisfied to reverse his resolution, solely to be sacked shortly earlier than the tip of the season anyway.
New boss Hansi Flick is undoubtedly having fun with his begin to life in Catalonia, however Guardiola warned the German that Barcelona have a method of creating issues unnecessarily troublesome for his or her managers.
“It is at all times been that method, and it at all times might be,” he advised TV3. “We’ve all skilled it. Right here, the photographs come from all sides, every single day. However the ones that harm most come from inside.
“Day-after-day there are little battles inside Barca. Ultimately, you realise the one factor that issues is convincing your gamers of your concepts and what you consider ought to be achieved. As for the remaining, it is best to not become involved for the sake of your individual well being.
“The hazard of every day fatigue that comes from attempting to handle Barca’s setting, the fixed undermining of what you do… finally takes its toll.”
Regardless of overtly criticising life as Barcelona supervisor, Guardiola insisted the Blaugrana ought to stay true to their roots and retain what makes them distinctive.
“From my perspective, Barca shouldn’t change its mannequin,” the Metropolis boss confused. “From the surface, everybody sees Barca as one thing completely different. This membership exudes charisma, a singular essence. What larger praise may you obtain?”
