Pep Guardiola's Cool Response to Viktor Gyökeres
Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres has revealed that he was left unimpressed by Pep Guardiola's reaction to his impressive performance against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup.
Gyökeres scored a stunning goal and caused City's defense all sorts of problems during Coventry City's 3-2 defeat at the Etihad Stadium in August. However, the 24-year-old was disappointed by Guardiola's lack of acknowledgment after the game.
"I was a little bit surprised," Gyökeres told Swedish newspaper Expressen. "I thought he would come up to me and say something, but he just walked past me."
Gyökeres' comments have sparked a debate about Guardiola's man-management skills. Some have criticized the City boss for his aloofness, while others have defended him, saying that he is simply focused on winning games.
It is not the first time that Guardiola has been accused of being cold and distant. In 2018, former Barcelona player Xavi Hernandez said that Guardiola was "not a very warm person."
However, Guardiola's record speaks for itself. He has won multiple trophies at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. He is one of the most successful managers in the world.
Whether Guardiola's personality is a positive or negative thing is a matter of opinion. Some players may thrive under his demanding style, while others may find it difficult to work with him.
One thing is for sure, though: Guardiola is a winner. He knows how to get the best out of his players and he will continue to be successful for many years to come.