Pep Guardiola’s Tremendous Praise for Barcelona: ‘Definitely…
Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona era continues to garner accolades from coaches across the globe, with Eddie Howe, manager of Newcastle United, being the latest to express admiration. In an interview on ‘DAZN’s Fever Pitch’, Howe, renowned for his work with Bournemouth in the Premier League, hailed Guardiola’s side as the epitome of beautiful football, citing it as the best he has witnessed to date.
Reflecting on Guardiola’s management style and the impact it had on him as a coach, Howe admitted to drawing inspiration from Barcelona’s playing philosophy. He remarked, “The way he managed those players was incredible to watch. It definitely inspired me in my coaching career. I watched those games and always looked for things I could implement in our team.”
Howe also touched on the historic rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid, particularly during the tenure of Jose Mourinho at the helm of the latter. He noted the intense battles between the two clubs, each representing distinct styles of play, yet both highly effective on the pitch.
Despite Newcastle’s impressive performance in the previous season, where they secured a third-place finish in the Premier League and earned a spot in the Champions League, their current campaign has been less successful. Eliminated from the Champions League group stage and currently positioned tenth in the Premier League, Newcastle faced further disappointment with their FA Cup elimination at the hands of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, underscoring Guardiola’s enduring influence in the football world.
