Pep Guardiola Left Dumbfounded by Fernando Diniz Juggling Brazil NT & Fluminense Manager Role
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It is not easy to impress a seasoned manager like Pep Guardiola, but that is exactly what Fernando Diniz did. Diniz currently holds the managerial position at the Brazilian club Fluminense and also serves as the interim manager of the Brazil national team. This impressive role caught Guardiola’s attention and left him questioning how the 49-year-old manages his time.
The two managers recently faced off in the Club World Cup final, with Guardiola’s Manchester City emerging as the victors. While the match was marred by a slight brawl between Kyle Walker and Felipe Melo, it seemed that the managers walked away with a show of respect for one another.
Pep Guardiola was left ‘baffled’ by Fernando Diniz’s ability to multitask
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In a recent revelation, Guardiola shared the conversation he had with Diniz following the Club World Cup final. “I asked him how he manages to coach a team and a national team at the same time,” explained the Spanish manager with evident astonishment.
😅 Guardiola sobre la charla con Diniz al final del partido: "Le pregunté como hace para entrenar un equipo y una selección al mismo tiempo. No sé si tiene familia o no, pero no sé cómo pasa el tiempo". pic.twitter.com/e06npYH2fI
— Samuel Vargas (@SVargasOK) December 24, 2023
He further confessed, “I don’t know if he has a family or not, but I am truly baffled at how he finds the time.” The notion of managing two teams simultaneously is not entirely unheard of in the world of soccer. One notable example is Sir Alex Ferguson, who famously managed both Aberdeen FC and the Scotland national team from 1985 to 1986.
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However, even with this precedent, Diniz’s ability to successfully handle both roles left Pep Guardiola dumbfounded. Also, it wasn’t just the manager that caught Guardiola’s attention, but also the talented young players of Fluminense.
Fluminense’s young talents left a strong impression on the Manchester City boss
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After their loss in the Club World Cup final, Fluminense boss Fernando Diniz shared a surprising revelation about Guardiola’s appreciation for the young talents on his team. According to AS USA, Diniz stated, “Guardiola liked the younger players. He already knew others, like Marcelo or Felipe Melo. But he liked our youngsters.”
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The Brazilian manager also mentioned how the ex-Barcelona manager admired his style of play for both Fluminense and Brazil. Guardiola was left greatly impressed by Diniz.
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