Vincent Kompany has eulogised Pep Guardiola and discussed the Spaniard’s influence on his managerial career. Manchester City finally landed the manager of their dreams in 2016 when the former captain was approaching the twilight of his career.
Under Guardiola, Kompany doubled his Premier League title tally to four while picking up another FA Cup medal and three more Carabao Cups. The 36-year-old was managed effectively by the City boss, with injuries beginning to halt a glittering career.
Since his departure, Guardiola has continued to set the precedent in English football and claimed another top-flight title earlier this year. The fact Kompany has Burnley sitting top of the Championship playing slick, possession-based football - a far cry from their former style - is reflective of the lessons learned during the backend of his career.
