Manchester City Guardiola: I am very happy to coach Messi, and I also want to have the opportunity to coach Yamal

Recently, Guardiola was interviewed by a reporter at a brand conference, talking about the just-concluded Champions League: praising the new Champions League champions, analyzing Manchester City's season, and looking forward to the challenge of the Club World Cup

- talking about Yamal's talent, Paris' top spot, injury impact and Echeviri's future

1. Golden Ball Battle: Genius praises from a neutral standpoint

Faced with the popular topics of the Golden Ball Awards between Dembele and Yamal, Guardiola remained cautious and neutral: "My point of view is insignificant. Whether players from Barcelona, ​​Paris, Real Madrid or Manchester City won the award, they deserve it." He particularly emphasized the unique value of the two players:

Dembele "find the best position" under the guidance of Paris coach Luis Enrique, and his potential is fully released;

17-year-old Yamal is defined as "the lucky football": "He is a genius, growing in the most suitable club, and has a perfect support system around him. I look forward to him replicating Messi's glory - but it needs to be proved continuously in the next fifteen years." Guardiola admitted that coaching Messi at Barcelona is the most enjoyable time in his life, and also expressed his desire to coach Yamal, but also admitted the obstacles of reality.

2. Paris topped the top: Insight into the championship from the loss

Guardiola praised the new Champions League champion Paris Saint-Germain: "They and Barcelona are the strongest teams of the season, and they deserve to win the championship." He revealed that Manchester City's experience of losing to Paris 2-4 in the group stage made him alert: "That loss made me realize the strength of the opponent." At the same time, he sent blessings to former Barcelona disciple Enrique: "His achievements deserve all the applause."

3. Manchester City Season: Rational scrutiny under the injury wave

Regarding the question of Manchester City's "mediocre performance" this season, Guardiola attributed to large-scale injuries: "Not only Rodri, many people are absent for a long time. If you want to win, you must be healthy!" He called on the outside world to cherish the team's past achievements: "We still advance to the Champions League - in England, where eight or nine teams are fiercely fighting for it, this is a huge success." Despite the defeat in the League Cup final, he affirmed that the overall season "feels acceptable" and believed that the setbacks have positive significance: "This makes us more clear about the glory of the past. Clubs need to understand: life cannot win everything."

4. Club World Cup Controversy: Helplessness and Opportunities in the intensive schedule

In response to the intensive criticism of the Club World Cup schedule, Guardiola showed a pragmatic attitude: "This is a new challenge, but it can be regarded as a good opportunity for training in the United States before the season + new players to integrate." He pointed directly to the core contradiction of the expansion of the schedule: "Body and mental pressure is increasing day by day! The coaches complained at the UEFA meeting for many years, but there is no solution." Facing reality, he expressed his jokingly: "If we ask to participate, we will go; if we don't want to go one day, we will retire and abandon the game."

5. Rising Star Plan: Echeviri's growth path

Speaking of the loan rumors of Argentina's new star Echeviri (original plan to be Girona, but because they belong to the City Group and both teams are qualified for the Champions League, UEFA rules may be adjusted), Guardiola highly praised: "He is a master of small space and a special player with accurate shooting." Regarding his future, he revealed: "It is not finalized, and it is possible to stay in the team or rent out. If I go to Girona, I will be happy to see it."