Pep Guardiola Hits Back at Patrice Evra’s Claims He Can’t Train People With Personality

• Pep Guardiola says he can name big personality players he has managed over the cause of his career after claims he runs away from big players
• The Manchester City defender was responding to former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra who accused the Spaniard of not being able to train people with personality
• Guardiola is regarded as one of the best football managers in the history of the sport and has managed top teams including Barcelona and Bayern Munich

Pep Guardiola has responded to Patrice Evra’s jibe at him suggesting he can’t train players with big personalities following Manchester City’s capitulation in the UEFA Champions League.

The ex-Manchester United defender had taken the swipe at the 51-year-old manager as he noted that Manchester City's current squad is severely weak in leaders.

According to a report via the Daily Mail, Guardiola revealed Evra is being so bold with his comments so he could earn a job back at his former club Manchester United.

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“Maybe Evra is right or maybe he's doing a good quote to come back to Manchester United to work there.

“I've had nice, incredible players in my past at Barcelona, Bayern, Man City. I could give a good list in terms of personality and character. Most of them have won World Cups, European, UCL's and leagues.”

Guardiola has managed top clubs in his illustrious managerial career and has coached top players including Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, and Kevin De Bruyne amongst others.

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Patrice Evra launches attack against Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Patrice Evra has berated Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, saying the tactician is unable to train players with personality.

The Frenchman claimed that the former Barcelona manager does not want leaders in his squad and that he replicated that during his time with the Spanish giants.

Evra made the comments in the wake of City’s Champions League exit against Real Madrid where they capitulated and conceded three goals in 11 minutes to lose 6-5 on aggregate.