“I learn a lot watching his games: Pep Guardiola reveals why he is still learning from former Chelsea coach
It was a great chance for Chelsea as Tottenham beats Man City 3-2 on Saturday evening.
However, Ahead of the game between Man City and Tottenham on Saturday, coach Pep Guardiola has applauded former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte.
Guardiola, in a pre-match statement with the press on Friday, said that Conte had taught him a lot in football.
“I learn a lot watching his teams, the movement, the club rely on him 100% and his ideas,” Guardiola said when asked about Conte.
“He showed in Juventus and changed many things, at Milano, at Chelsea. If the club rely on him 100% they will have success.
“In my first season it was tough against him. To be there for a long time in this country, he can talk about it. We know how difficult this country is.
“He’s a manager, even the national team, how they play is fantastic. I have incredible respect because when I watch his teams, I learn something new.”
Apart from Chelsea, Conte has managed some of the biggest clubs in Europe like Juventus, Inter Milan.
He left Milan last summer to join Tottenham a few months ago, and he’s hoping to help them qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.