Kbruno@kbruno

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Pep Guardiola on Enzo Maresca start

The conversation starts with a reporter pointing out that only five managers have ever won their first five Premier League matches as Manchester City boss, naming Ancelotti, Sarri, and Ole alongside Pep Guardiola and Enzo Maresca. When asked if he had reached out to the new manager, Pep clarified that he hasn't stepped into the dressing room yet because after five wins, that space belongs entirely to Enzo. Instead of visiting in person, he sent a message telling him not to look at the list of successful starts because it is a trap specific to this club. The danger lies in players walking into Carrington feeling like the league is already decided just because they won five games early on. Pep recalled his own experience where he started with six consecutive victories before the season began hunting him later. He confirmed he plans to call Enzo that evening to stress that those initial five results mean nothing compared to what happens in April and May. Those are the months when everyone is tired, stadiums become difficult venues due to fatigue, and opponents lose enthusiasm for playing. While five wins make for nice television graphics, the actual league does not care about September celebrations. He advised against putting the medal on so early because the real challenge comes when nobody wants to play you anymore.

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Kbruno@kbruno

Suivre

Pep Guardiola on Enzo Maresca start

The conversation starts with a reporter pointing out that only five managers have ever won their first five Premier League matches as Manchester City boss, naming Ancelotti, Sarri, and Ole alongside Pep Guardiola and Enzo Maresca. When asked if he had reached out to the new manager, Pep clarified that he hasn't stepped into the dressing room yet because after five wins, that space belongs entirely to Enzo. Instead of visiting in person, he sent a message telling him not to look at the list of successful starts because it is a trap specific to this club. The danger lies in players walking into Carrington feeling like the league is already decided just because they won five games early on. Pep recalled his own experience where he started with six consecutive victories before the season began hunting him later. He confirmed he plans to call Enzo that evening to stress that those initial five results mean nothing compared to what happens in April and May. Those are the months when everyone is tired, stadiums become difficult venues due to fatigue, and opponents lose enthusiasm for playing. While five wins make for nice television graphics, the actual league does not care about September celebrations. He advised against putting the medal on so early because the real challenge comes when nobody wants to play you anymore.

19h