Guardiola interview with Rio Ferdinand

[supercity88]

His assessment of Foden was interesting. We obviously see him wide left more often than in the middle but clearly Pep still expects him to play a central area.

The critique was around his experience and when to attack/play with pace and urgency and when to relax and play a simple pass. Completely understandable. Foden is clearly going to want to get man of the match everytime he plays, but Pep wants control and to ensure the side is balanced.

Interestingly I actually would point to De Bruyne this season as being really poor in that regard. Running with the ball for long distances, playing very attacking balls from deep on the counter when as easier pass is on. Of course, it's Kev so he can pull most things off, but a real turning point as Pep says is how much more controlling we are in possession again now. The Leeds game always sticks out to me for how gung-ho and therefore vulnerable we were in our earlier performances.

 

[Northblue]

We’re honestly spoilt with this beautiful bald bastard, here’s to the next 2 (please more) years

 

[Winchester]

Just watched it
Pop's quest for perfection is amazing
Even when we have won or his other clubs
He's on the pitch encouraging certain players
Telling them how to improve
Rio looked Gobsmacked at times
He probably thought "Why didn"t we get him?'
Shame eh????

 

[Blue Theatre]

Pep looks really relaxed and happy in that interview - great to see.

Greatest manager in the World.
And he manages City.

That is just so amazing, when you think about it ?

 

[Esteban de la Sexface]

Or just don't give them the ammunition. The likes of Vinny, Dave, Zaba never had any problems

they aren't English are they - Raz has had his fair share and we all know he's a good guy. Don't believe everything you read

 

[Afterthefact]

That was delightful

 

[Uwe Already]

I rarely watch posted videos, but may have to change my ways - that was awesome! I wish our shite journos could ask decent questions and all the pre-match news conferences could be as good!

 

[Chi-town blues]

So he said he would love to play under pep but why the fuck did he suggest foden to go on loan?

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Passion personified.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

His assessment of Foden was interesting. We obviously see him wide left more often than in the middle but clearly Pep still expects him to play a central area.

The critique was around his experience and when to attack/play with pace and urgency and when to relax and play a simple pass. Completely understandable. Foden is clearly going to want to get man of the match everytime he plays, but Pep wants control and to ensure the side is balanced.

Interestingly I actually would point to De Bruyne this season as being really poor in that regard. Running with the ball for long distances, playing very attacking balls from deep on the counter when as easier pass is on. Of course, it's Kev so he can pull most things off, but a real turning point as Pep says is how much more controlling we are in possession again now. The Leeds game always sticks out to me for how gung-ho and therefore vulnerable we were in our earlier performances.

Yep, I totally agree with all this. Good post. Phil tries to do everything at 120mph and Pep’s trying to teach him to just be calm like David silva sometimes. Agree about KDB too. This run of wins has shone a light on the fact that Kev does keep trying audacious passes and when they dont come off we have lost possession and could face a counter. Without him we’ve bossed game arguably even more. When Pep has said, several times now, that we have been trying to force things too much he’s definitely had Kev in mind.

But KDB is also probably the only world class player in our squad. I think we leave him out on Sunday and then let him play his way back into form in the forthcoming games.