Pep Guardiola talked about worries over Manchester City’s aging squad, pointing out how important experienced players are. Looking at Real Madrid’s wins with veterans like Casemiro, Kroos and Modric, Guardiola shows how experience matters in top football. Even though they’re older these seasoned players still do great in big games showing how good they still are on the field.
- Guardiola stands up for having experienced players in his squad.
- He talks about Real Madrid’s wins with older players as good proof.
- Experienced players really matter in big important matches.
Guardiola’s Thoughts on Experience
In his latest comments Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola answered critics about his squad’s age. He talked about why experienced players matter so much and wondered why people doubt players over 30. Guardiola mentioned how Real Madrid won lots with veterans like Casemiro, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric who helped Madrid win lots of Champions League trophies. These players keep doing amazing stuff even though they’re older. Guardiola thinks experience plus skill is super valuable in football which his own team shows pretty well.
🔵✋🏻 Pep Guardiola on Man City’s squad age criticism: “Do you know how many good players there are over 30?”.
“I saw Real Madrid with Casemiro, Kroos and Modric more than 30… and they won the Champions League, Champions League, Champions League and playing every three days!”. https://t.co/JfXJfvVZnl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
November 23, 2024
Real Madrid’s Veteran Success
Real Madrid keeps winning in Champions League which shows how good experienced players are. Casemiro Kroos and Modric helped Madrid win lots showing they can still play amazing even in their 30s. These three winning so many Champions League titles shows why you shouldn’t ignore players just because they’re older. When Guardiola talks about what they did it shows that players with lots of experience help teams win big games.
The Role of Veteran Players
People arguing about if older players work in today’s football don’t see what makes them special on the field. Players like Modric and Kroos are really good at seeing the whole game and controlling how fast or slow it goes which comes from playing so long. Guardiola’s Manchester City does better because of players who’ve been around and know how to lead and understand the game really well. Older players keep doing great in Champions League and other leagues which shows they’re still really important.
For more on Guardiola’s commitment to nurturing talent at Manchester City, visit Guardiola’s Commitment: A New Chapter at Manchester City.
For detailed information about Real Madrid’s achievements and player profiles, explore Real Madrid’s Achievements.
For a deeper look at the Champions League’s impact on player careers, visit Champions League Matches.