Sentences with phrase «spanish tactician»

The Spanish tactician is one of the most cerebral coaches out there.

The Spanish tactician may well seek a younger, more dynamic option at left - back to replace Kolarov, with Gael Clichy likely to be retained as back - up because of his homegrown status.

The Spanish tactician has signed a three - year contract and his arrival is a massive coup for City that could signal a massive shift in the footballing landscape in England.

Pep Guardiola's side are 13 points clear at the top of the standings after 26 games this year, and so for this season at least, they are undoubtedly strong favourites to maintain that advantage and lift the title to see the Spanish tactician land his first major honour in England.

Although the Spanish tactician has got plenty of options in attack with the likes of Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane and others, it will be a boost for him to have options and be able to make changes if necessary.

Given that they are all over 30, it doesn't bode well for them given that the Spanish tactician has addressed other areas of his squad and will now be in a position to look at the full back positions in the coming transfer windows.

It doesn't seem as though the Spanish tactician needs too much given his side are currently enjoying an eight - point lead at the top of the Premier League table while they've sealed their place in the knockout stage of the Champions League already.

The Spanish tactician is plotting an overhaul of his full - back options this summer, with Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta all expected to leave the club with expiring contracts.

The Spanish tactician is described in the report as eyeing a «revolution» in English football, and these signings to weaken two of City's rivals could help them dominate even more than they have done this season.

Despite all that, The Sun claim that while Guardiola doesn't want to lose him, the Spanish tactician has an interest in Antoine Griezmann, and that could leave the door open for a deal this summer.

The Spanish tactician will surely be hoping for that type of response from Mangala, as ultimately he doesn't want to be left even lighter in defence as his side looks set to compete on various fronts this season.

According to Balague, the Spanish tactician could have two crucial new signings come his way this summer, as he rates Barcelona as being favourites to land the signature of Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann this summer.

Gael Clichy and Aleksandar Kolarov are arguably not good enough to carry out the intended ideas that the Spanish tactician has, and further they aren't getting any younger.

The Spanish tactician is now doing great work at the Allianz Arena, and could now be lining up a hugely ambitious move to sign Messi from his old employers, competing with big names such as Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint - Germain for his signature.

The Spanish tactician never got quite as much credit as Pep Guardiola for the team's dominance on his watch, but has shown what he can do with two La Liga wins and a hugely impressive treble in 2014/15.

It's no surprise Guardiola is looking at the teenager though, as with Claudio Bravo failing to impress this season, coupled with Willy Caballero's contract running down this summer and Joe Hart unlikely to have a future at the Etihad, a goalkeeper is arguably top of the Spanish tactician's transfer shortlist.

However, with Joe Hart unlikely to have a future at the Etihad under Guardiola, the Spanish tactician will also be in the market for a new first - choice goalkeeper with Claudio Bravo not offering the required assurances this season after arriving in Manchester from Barcelona last summer.

Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling are just four of the options at the Spanish tactician's disposal this season when it comes to players available in attacking roles, but it seems as though he isn't yet content with his squad.

Gundogan was not included in Pep Guardiola's starting line - up yesterday however, the Spanish tactician has had a change of mind since.

Further, with Benjamin Mendy sidelined with a long - term injury, any versatility that can be shown by a possible signing, whether it be allowing Guardiola to switch to a back three or otherwise, could be welcomed by the Spanish tactician as he chases major trophies this season.

Even by half time the Spanish tactician was fuming, as video showed him squaring up to Wigan boss Cook on the sidelines before the argument continued in the tunnel at the break.

The Spanish tactician could step in to replace Antonio Conte straight away so long as he is guaranteed the Blues will seal the transfer of Real Madrid attacking midfielder Marco Asensio, according to Don Balon.

The Spanish tactician won the treble during his time in charge of Barcelona, and could do well to bring a world class centre - forward in the form of Suarez to west London.

The Spanish tactician confirmed that he returned to training on Friday, and he will now be assessed in the coming days to determine whether or not he can make his comeback at Wembley.

The Spanish tactician is likely to oversee a real shake up at City this summer, as he will be given significant funds to further stamp his mark on the squad and bring in players capable of carrying out his ideas and style of play perfectly.

Either way, the Spanish tactician is expected to be a busy man this summer as he looks to significantly bolster his City squad.

The Spanish tactician hasn't helped himself by making a staggering 50 changes to his starting line - up already this season, the most of any manager in the Premier League, but he needs his players to step up and cut out the mistakes.

The Sweden international worked alongside the Spanish tactician at Barcelona but departed after just one season.

The Spanish tactician has won five league titles in his career so far, as well as two Champions League trophies.

The Spanish tactician enjoyed four trophy - laden years in charge of Barcelona, winning three La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies among many others.

Having offloaded a few players surplus to requirements this week, the Spanish tactician is seemingly ready to make big changes to his squad this summer.

The 24 - year - old forward has admitted his desire to work under the Spanish tactician.

It's claimed that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola may have been preparing another attempt at prising him away from the Nou Camp, but it looks as though the German shot - stopper has no intention of moving on and will now force the Spanish tactician to look elsewhere for a replacement for former teammate Claudio Bravo.

Busquets played a crucial role for the Spanish tactician during his time at the Nou Camp, and with plans in place to bolster the City squad this summer in order to ensure that they dominate both at home and abroad, Guardiola could well target some of his former players.

Rafa Benitez needed to get a reaction out of his players after the interval, but the Spanish tactician was forced to wait until the 83rd minute before Mitrovic was able to get them back on level terms.

The Spanish tactician has bizarrely let slip that City were offered the signings of two United players in January — Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the latter of whom eventually moved to Arsenal.

With Gabriel Jesus having now emerged as first choice for the Spanish tactician, combined with the fact that he's likely to splash out this summer to bring in additional firepower, Aguero may well find himself falling further down the pecking order.

As per the report, Guardiola has insisted that Aguero remains part of his plans, but with one man leading the line, it looks as though Jesus will more often than not get the nod as he seems a better fit in the Spanish tactician's system and ideology.

However, the Spanish tactician will surely have to balance the books where possible and create space in his squad for new arrivals, and according to The Times he could do both in one move with Paris Saint - Germain said to be preparing a # 60m + move for Aguero.

3 - 3 draw with Palermo at home does little to silence the critics and slow the growing pressure on the Spanish tactician and the players.

Guardiola has also dropped him at other times this season, most notably for the Champions League meeting with Barcelona, as Aguero hasn't always looked like the right fit for the Spanish tactician.

While he may not have suited what the Spanish tactician wanted in those particular games mentioned above, his clinical edge in front of goal still makes him a pivotal part of City's pursuit of silverware this season as he continues to show his quality with his ninth goal of the campaign in all competitions.

According to the Mirror, City boss Pep Guardiola will leave Hart out of the starting line - up once again even as the Spanish tactician rotates squad for Champions League return tomorrow.

The report states that the Spanish tactician has already held talks over taking the Arsenal job and that means the Gunners would hold a big advantage over their rivals if Messi were to ever consider a transfer to the Premier League.

As for Kompany and Aguero, it remains to be seen whether or not they feature this weekend, but based on Guardiola's comments above, it sounds as though both men still have big roles to play for the Spanish tactician moving forward regardless of what the media suggest.

As for City, Fernandinho will turn 33 in May, and although he has been a permanent fixture for Guardiola this season, the Spanish tactician will need to add depth and real competition in that area of the squad to ensure that the Brazilian stalwart isn't forced to play such heavy minutes again next season.

The Spanish tactician will be plotting a rebuild at the Etihad this summer, as he looks to sign individuals that fit his ideologies and can play effectively in his system.

However, there can be no question that the Spanish tactician would still be the right man for Arsenal — and at precisely the right time; another FA Cup win should be on the horizon this season to continue that growing «winning feeling» at the club after such a long silverware drought prior to last season.

With Willy Caballero being released this month, it had left the Spanish tactician with a real conundrum, but as reported by The Express, Hart isn't the man to fill the void on his return to Manchester while Ederson was snapped up this month to become City's first - choice goalkeeper moving forward.

The Spanish tactician has won all four of the Premier League games that he's been in charge of thus far, including a win over Manchester United in the derby on Saturday.