Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter, which relayed a comment made by ex Bayern Munich, Liverpool and City midfielder Dietmar Hamann claiming that Pep Guardiola is lucky to still be at the Etihad.
The 47-year-old outlined the fact that the Citizens boss has not won the Champions League since the 2010/11 season when he lifted the trophy with Barcelona.
After taking charge of the Blaugrana following a stint in charge of Barca B, Guardiola evolved the club into the greatest side in Europe and one of the greatest ever seen, with them winning two Champions League tournaments in 2009 and 2011.
He implemented his preferred ‘tiki-taka’ system of playing, which allowed Barca to sweep away all before them in the four years he was in charge.
However, Guardiola hasn’t made a European final since, failing on his principle objective at Bayern Munich and, so far, at City too.
Hamann believes Pep Guardiola’s tenure at the club has already peaked and is lucky to still have a job because there is “some Barcelona history” in the boardroom at the Etihad.
Speaking to talkSPORT, the German said: “If you look at their record in the Champions League, any other manager would’ve been in big bother.”
“Obviously he’s got some Barcelona history in the boardroom and maybe that’s why he’s still there.
“He didn’t reach a final with Bayern Munich or Man City – and if you look at the teams who did, they don’t have the same funds.
“It’s simply not good enough. If you look at the teams who beat them, I just wonder what has to happen for them to make a change.
“We don’t like managers getting sacked, but I think any other manager would be in big bother.
“Historically, he was at Munich for three years and he improved the team, but the players were happy when he left because he was so demanding,” Hamann added.
“I think a manager like Guardiola can’t be at a club for more than four or five years.
“He’s done that at Man City and if you see the players they bring in, there is no continuity and I don’t see them improving enough with the money they’ve spent.
“I think they’ve peaked under Guardiola, I don’t see them winning the Premier League or the Champions League in the next few years.”
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In reaction to the Dietmar’s comments shared on Twitter by City Chief, many Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.
What’s with this Germans FFS 😶🤦
— CITYZEN PRATIK MAITY (@imbluemancunian) October 29, 2020
Ffs these germans can’t stop talking about City and Pep…obsessed
— Gucciano O’Sheikh (@Gucciano17) October 29, 2020
It’s Germans who are obsessed with City and Guardiola
— Enda Reddan 🇮🇪 (@McfcEnda) October 29, 2020
Do you watch the team or just read the tweets to form your opinion?
— Ash B ⚽️🎸 (@SydneyCityBlue) October 29, 2020
Has Liverpool peaked under Klopp? has Madrid peaked under Zidanne? How long did Ferguson spent with Man U and yet they kept winning it was never said the team peaked at certain times. There will always be new challenges and we must find a way to navigate not changing coaches
— Jide Akinpelu (@AkinJide21) October 29, 2020
Guardiola is the best coach for city right now.
Some city fans want nagelsman who lost to united 5 0 or psg 3 0.
Pochettino is tophyless
Maybe allegri, but allegri plays too defensive.
Pep must extend his contract#PepIn— Karim B (@KB4000) October 29, 2020
Pep is arguably our best EVER manager, I know that. But I kind of understand where he’s coming from. This will be Pep’s 5th season at City – S1, poor. S2 & 3 – excellent. S4, poor. S5, ??? Not the best start but we’ll see.
— MXNS0N (@IAmMxnson) October 29, 2020
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