How Guardiola has RUINED Football

In the world of football, there's a name that sparks both awe and controversy: Pep Guardiola. Some say he's revolutionized the game, but others argue he's ruined it. Imagine a footballing world where the flair of Ronaldo, the magic of Robben, and the brilliance of Ronaldinho are replaced by robotic passing and predictable play. This is the world some believe Guardiola has created.

Guardiola's tactical mastery has undeniably reshaped football, emphasizing possession and tactical precision. Yet, critics argue that this style has stifled creativity and individuality, leading to a more homogenized and less thrilling game. Will football continue down this path, or will there be a return to the days of daring wingers and unpredictable play? To find out the true impact of Guardiola's influence, you'll have to watch the full video. Are you ready to uncover the truth behind Guardiola's legacy?

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[dennisaddo]

The problem is too many managers just copying Pep.

[jacksondolly]

In the grand scheme of the game as a whole, Pep's influence has completely taken the flair out of the game. We really don't have any players that are allowed to showcase their individual talent like Ronaldinho, Zidane, Messi, Ronaldo, Henry, Zlatan, or anyone wanting to take on an entire defense. Seeing so many back passes and just overall passes without risk is boring as hell. Having to watch wingers receive the ball and not take on a defender but turn around and pass back makes the game not fun anymore. We also don't see as many shots from outside of the box, unless its a free kick. Pep has now turned 500 passes between both teams into like 1500 between both, and not a whole lot has improved as far as technical ability. It's definitely more pure running, but only really to get into position to keep passing. It's so sad to see the transformation that football has taken, from the insanely fun and unpredictable 00's-10's to now the boring, mechanical 10's-20's.

[thuo]

I wouldn't say Pep Guardiola has ruined football. In my eyes, he has revolutionized football with his strict positional play. Obviously, that means that players especially wingers will have to be more disciplined during build-up play. However, under Pep especially after he went to Bayern and now at Man City, wingers have the freedom to express themselves technically when City have the ball in the final third. If you look at past seasons, wingers like Sterling, Sane, Mahrez had the freedom to dribble and cut-in and have a shot at goal (once City had settled in their controlled possession). However, Pep's barca was a bit different in how Pep used his wingers. He used them as a decoy to create space for the false 9 (Messi) and the attacking mids (iniesta, thiago).
I'd say, Pep adjusted his philosophy on wingers once he became Bayern Munich manager. He went from using wingers as decoys to getting them more involved in 1v1s with the opposition full-back.

[MemoTea]

I hope Brazil's style from the past comes back. By far the most attractive style there ever was.

[BiggestBirdonMars]

I dont even need to watch this video to know this is bullshit
Pep severally used wingers who beat their man right from barca to bayern and city, its just how he used grealish to reduce transitions from the other team which plagued him alot in the past in the UCL
Saying pep is the casue of players not beating their man is stupid

[Legend-zobc]

There will still be room for individualism, some of the greatest managers in the world couldn't teach Messi, Ronaldino, Ronaldo and the greats what they do. When every inch of grass is accounted for these guys are the difference. Tactics just let the framework that allow mere mortals to take to the pitch without getting their back sides handed to them.

[peterokonkwo]

The claim that Pep Guardiola has "ruined" football is a polarizing one, often debated among fans and pundits. Critics may argue that his tactics—such as the emphasis on possession, high pressing, and playing out from the back—have made the game overly technical, sometimes slower, and less reliant on traditional excitement like direct attacking or long-ball play. This has led to some teams trying to imitate his methods without necessarily having the right players or balance, which some claim makes the game less dynamic.

On the flip side, Guardiola is widely praised for revolutionizing football tactics, inspiring many coaches, and elevating the game to a more sophisticated level. His teams, like Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, have played some of the most beautiful, coordinated football in modern history, with a focus on technical skill and teamwork.

Rather than "ruining" football, Guardiola has arguably shifted its tactical landscape. Whether this is good or bad largely depends on individual preferences for style and entertainment.

[leftsideanalog]

Man City vs Man U 03 March 2024:
Shots: 27 vs 3
shots on target: 8 vs 1
passes: 801 vs 305
Score: 3-1
City won but Rashford had the more amazing goal.

[caschille]

Wow; who would have guessed passing the ball revolutionized football.

[anonymiz]

hence y don Carlo allows his players to express themselves

[ewfz]

Pep style is so predictable. Often caught by counter attacks because you can't make any single mistake which is impossible. That's why man city can't maintain a clean sheet in their matches

[HIM-lkof]

Click bait title!
The video answers itself.
This is a cycle.

Pep's brand of tactics hasn't ruined football. In every single one of his squads, he has had very quick, direct, tricky, creative attackers, specifically wingers/wide forwards who are encouraged to express themselves within certain parameters/circumstances; just like any other system or style of football which embraces attacking.

Y'all have romanticized the game a bit too much. Minnows defeating the giants of the game have always been rare, few & far between. Most times, the big sides with the best talents have been the clubs to dominate league and cup competitions domestic and continental.
Amazing dribblers who entertained yet were effective have always been at a premium.
That type of attacker still exist in the modern game. With Pep's success emerging around the same time as improved data collection and stats, those who want to win have attempted to replicate Pep's tactics.

Pep detractors conveniently ignore the many pros that accompany Pep's brand; the rise in expectation of technical proficiency of Goalkeepers, fullbacks and defensive midfielders....
All things that has improved the standard of the game.

[Anneris-tg]

I greed. This style of game is boring af

[Joelkenneth]

Y'all should pls stop this narrative of pep ruining football, it's not his fault why people copy him, and we have bernaro silva, doku, kovacic, foden, kdb: take-ons happen in our matches

[Verminx]

bro named only two players in all the players pep has coached??
what about sane sterling and mahrez?

[Notanumber]

Is this the same Thierry Henri who described Pep as the best manager in the world, or another one?

[headshot]

bros mad ronaldo and messi is not the best anymore even do people dont want it to change but things change you can always have the same game

[hellenic]

The fact you didn't mention Messi when you talked about watching footballers beating defenders for fun...

[Abdi-libaax]

He destroyed football I said this years ago. I don’t think football will ever recover. At least we enjoyed watching football in our youth.

[aramisnicola]

Pep made passing fun then recently since 22/23 ruined it with the usage of a striker