Raheem Sterling is closing in on a move to Chelsea after agreeing personal terms with the West London club.
Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus transfers could steer Pep Guardiola away from proven tactic
22.06.2022 - 10:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
When Pep Guardiola began his managerial career at the highest level in 2008, he showcased a very obvious tactical preference. Simply put, his attacking players in wide areas had to be fast.
Barcelona possessed a wealth of talent when the Spaniard first took charge, including Ronaldinho and a young Lionel Messi. Neither were deemed to be quick enough to perform on the flanks for the most part.
Instead, Guardiola opted for the likes of Thierry Henry, Pedro and David Villa. He even tampered with the role of Samuel Eto'o - using him as a wide threat rather than a central striker - and success followed.
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Once he moved to Bavaria, little changed. In fact, his game became even more closely associated with expert wide players who had the credentials to thrive in one-on-one situations with opponents.
He inherited Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery at Bayern Munich, with both players seemingly experiencing their peak years of performance. The duo was even nicknamed 'Robbery' on the back of their prominence in the Bundesliga.
Guardiola's approach was shaped around the pair, with Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller simply tasked with hoovering up their crosses and putting the ball in the net.
The likes of Douglas Costa and Kingsley Coman were also brought in. Both of those players possessed similar traits to Robben and Ribery in terms of speed, dribbling and directness.
The theme continued when Guardiola moved to Manchester. His immediate desire for quick players on the flanks was clear, with Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane integral to his early years at the Etihad.
Ferran Torres and Riyad Mahrez added to the strength, with Gabriel Jesus
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