Guardiola: "It would make perfect sense if we didn't win anything this season"

Josep Guardiola, Barcelona's coach, showed his most modest profile and stated that: "I never promise titles. In fact, the most normal thing would be for us not to win anything this year. I only promise that the team will be recognizable."

Guardiola appealed to this argument to stop the doubts that raised as a result of the 2-2 ties against Real Sociedad and AC Milan.

"The most important game is the next one, that is, the one against Osasuna. The rest will come later"

The azulgrana coach also defended Busquets: "2 days ago he was a great centralback, and now he's usless. That's not right."

The coach also addressed the injury crisis: "Last season it was Jeffren and Bojan, now Iniesta and Alexis. Nothing has changed."

Although some people have attributed the injuries to the poor pre-season of the team Guardiola doesn't see this as the case "Last year's pre season tour was worse than this one. Mr. Faus (CFO of Barca) claims that the preseason tours are necessary", he insisted.

He said when he first arrived he couldnt promise any titles, but he will try. This is more along the same lines.

He is wrong about the other two things.

Busquets was never a great centerback, people were blinded by playing games vs teams who cant/dont attack.

And Bojan and Jeffren are certaintly not Iniesta and Sanchez quality wise so yes, something has changed.

Madrid's bound to bust a Barca anyway, with the team they have.

Honest assessment Franchise. Differences are also that you didn't have Pedro and Cesc coming off the bench + xavi, abidal and puyol are getting older every year.

Guardiola is humble and respectful

On the injuries well all teams have them so here is where depth plays a huge role. You do have an influx of midfielders but really lack proper attackers/defenders.

Seeing you drop points is a joy to watch so hope it happens more in the coming weeks [which I doubt though]

Good luck anyway

Lord Hispano wrote:Madrid's bound to bust a Barca anyway, with the team they have.

bust a Barca?

The Franchise wrote:

Lord Hispano wrote:Madrid's bound to bust a Barca anyway, with the team they have.

bust a Barca?

Yeah, the sixtuple.


Of course, many things have to go their way in order for that to happen.

Bound to beat Barca is what I believe he meant. Also, Dani pointed already, Pep has said this before and I really believe he goes by this mantra every season. It probably keeps his team and himself grounded...

Lord Hispano wrote:

The Franchise wrote:

Lord Hispano wrote:Madrid's bound to bust a Barca anyway, with the team they have.

bust a Barca?

Yeah, the sixtuple.


Of course, many things have to go their way in order for that to happen.

Right......with the team Madrid have they are "bound" to do it? Thats what your saying?

When did Madrid get that good?

Yes.

When Mourinho came.

Bound to beat Barca? Sure, eventually.

Bound to win a sextuple? Sure... only one team in history has been able to achieve it, but Madrid already have it assured

BarrileteCosmico wrote:Bound to beat Barca? Sure, eventually.

Bound to win a sextuple? Sure... only one team in history has been able to achieve it, but Madrid already have it assured

I could really use that Matchday Sig Bet Thread.

So tempting.

Remember I said "many things have to go their way".

Lord Hispano wrote:Yes.

When Mourinho came.

So last season? That sure went well for them lol

The Franchise wrote:

Lord Hispano wrote:Yes.

When Mourinho came.

So last season? That sure went well for them lol

Yes. Things turned out in your favor.

And this season is different because? Just now you said Mourinho.

The Franchise wrote:And this season is different because? Just now you said Mourinho.

Because Guardiola believes "it would make perfect sense".



And I agree with him.

The ball is circle.

Also Messi is human.

One day we will see the end of this 'great' Barca.

This thread is not relevant to my interests.

Lord Hispano wrote:

The Franchise wrote:And this season is different because? Just now you said Mourinho.

Because Guardiola believes "it would make perfect sense".



And I agree with him.

Yeah, he said Madrid will win the sextuple lol

The Franchise wrote:

Lord Hispano wrote:

The Franchise wrote:And this season is different because? Just now you said Mourinho.

Because Guardiola believes "it would make perfect sense".



And I agree with him.

Yeah, he said Madrid will win the sextuple lol

He said all I needed to hear.

Superb lol

Would you like to admit to trolling so I can take some of your warning level off or should I do it anyway?

The Franchise wrote:Superb lol

Would you like to admit to trolling so I can take some of your warning level off or should I do it anyway?

If this provked you in anyway, then I apoligize.

No, not me. But I worry about what your intentions were. Its your intentions rather then the result.

But dont concern yourself, I wasnt going to actually take your warning level down.

The Franchise wrote:No, not me. But I worry about what your intentions were. Its your intentions rather then the result.

But dont concern yourself, I wasnt going to actually take your warning level down.

Well, just know this this.

If I troll, I only troll lightly.

When I have my opinion I say it.

If you feel I incarnate any hate please let me know, and I'll stop.

Hate no, but I sense a little animosity towards Barca. Nothing wrong with that though really.