People talk about tactics, but when you look at it, tactics are just players. You change things so that the team can get the most out of the skills they have to offer, but you don't go any further than that.
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I want to feel I can help the club to believe they are good, and I want to feel the fans knowing the team is good. Sometimes you don't believe that because in the past, you have not won as many titles like the other ones.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Belief in the team's potential and capability is essential for both players and fans, despite past failures.
In this quote, Pep Guardiola expresses the importance of instilling a sense of belief among both the players and the fans of a football club. He acknowledges that past successes or failures can influence confidence, but emphasizes that a strong belief in the team's abilities is crucial for achieving greatness, which in turn connects the fans and players in a shared vision of success.
Themes
BeliefTeamSuccessTitlesFans
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to athletes before a big game, this quote can inspire them to recognize their potential.
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Maybe Klopp is the best manager in the world at creating teams who attack the back four with so many players, from almost anywhere on the pitch. They have an intensity with the ball and without the ball, and it is not easy to do that.
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Put in the superlatives yourselves, I'm running out. It's already been a while now that he has been outstanding. He's more than decisive in every way. That he's capable of doing everything that he does at his age is something impressive, that doesn't make any sense.
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If you want to win, you have to beat the big teams in Europe, and Juventus are awesome.
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There are teams that wait for you and teams that look for you: Espanyol look for you. I feel very close to their style of football.
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