Guardiola and Tite talk with you ‘eye to eye’ says Fernandinho

Manchester City and Seleção midfielder Fernandinho says it is an honour to work with coaches of the calibre of Pep Guardiola and Tite. The 31 year old has been in fine form for City this season, earning himself a recall into Brazil’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela. Fernandinho, who will probably […]
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2016-10-05 15:23:00

Manchester City and Seleção midfielder Fernandinho says it is an honour to work with coaches of the calibre of Pep Guardiola and Tite. The 31 year old has been in fine form for City this season, earning himself a recall into Brazil’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela.

Fernandinho, who will probably start for Brazil due to Casemiro’s injury, was pressed on the similarities between the two coaches in a Brazil press conference this week, “To tell the truth, I feel fortunate to be working with two high-level coaches.

“If one were to compare, I would talk of how they treat players, talking openly, eye to eye. Tite called me to explain how the team played. This is really good. The player feels important, part of the group, feels he has the confidence and support of the coach. It gives an opening for the exchange of ideas. The careers of the two managers speak for themselves.”

“I only have a few hours with the group to speak the truth. But soon after the call Tite called. The first impression was positive. He made sure to make me feel part of the group even if not called in the first two games.

“We talk about tactical issues, what the team selection could like look, the same as in Manchester. This dialogue is important, it conveys confidence, shows that he understands the player’s club situation. When I get here and find great players of the past on the coaching staff, it puts me at ease.” 

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