Technique and Mentality Are the Key to Guardiola’s Success While Coaching Barcelona

DBasia.news – A squad consisting of technically and mentally strong players and the right timing is part of what Pep Guardiola calls the key to his success at Barcelona.

In a virtual chat with Antonio Cassano, Daniele Adani, and Christian Vieri, Guardiola talked about his career and the best moments of his life. One of them is of course his success with Barcelona.

Guardiola admits he is lucky to be coach of Barcelona at the right time. He came on when Barca had players who were judged to be technically and mentally strong. First, Guardiola highlighted the role of the superstar Lionel Messi.

“He is very tough. He is the toughest. His mental strength exceeds his technical qualities,” said Guardiola.

“He has a competitive mentality that few players in the world have. During my four years at Barcelona, we played a match in training and he never lost.”

Guardiola was trusted to coach Barcelona, which at that time was inhabited by players in their golden age. “We all know Messi is the best. But we have six or seven strong players. And we also have players who can’t play because some are stronger.”

“They compete hard like animals. I learn a lot from them. They always want to be better than other teammates every time they practice,” said Guardiola.

“I was lucky to have the best players at that time. The academy graduates were also the right ages, 24. 25. and 26.”