extraordinary, 70-minute Powerpoint presentation to media in January, detailing his extensive research into opponents in the midst of a “Spygate” scandal — and Guardiola has proved to be just as intense a coach.Guardiola never played under Bielsa, though he dearly wishes he had.
Yet through his many conversations with Bielsa and players who have worked with the Argentine, Guardiola feels he is on safe ground to describe his mentor as inimitable and has acknowledged that Bielsa’s mental approach to dealing with good and bad results has stuck with him to this day.“I think he's the most authentic manager,” Guardiola said Friday. "In terms of how he conducts his teams, it’s unique.