One of Pep Guardiola’s favourite football anecdotes involves the uniquely eccentric Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa. According to the former Barcelona man, now at European champions Bayern Munich, before beginning his life as a trainer he was invited to El Loco’s home in Rosario for what was probably advertised as a quick chat. Eleven hours later and after sampling the best of Argentine beef at a barbecue organised by the football philosopher who is never short of words, Guardiola emerged a changed man. Pep once declared that Bielsa was “the best coach on the planet”, and the influence of El Loco was seen throughout his time at Barcelona as he imposed a high-tempo, high-pressing possession game that vanquished all-comers. So prepare yourselves, Barca faithful: your new coach is another disciple straight from the church of Bielsa.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 08:38:17 +0000
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