Gary Lineker has compared Pep Guardiola to a current player in world football while harking back to his days on the pitch. Considering Guardiola’s career at the very top ended in 2001 when he left Barcelona, perhaps many have not watched him play. However, the now-Manchester City boss had a career to be proud of as a player. During his time at Barcelona, the decorated coach won six league titles, one European Cup and two Copa Del Rey trophies amongst several pieces of silverware. Pep Guardiola was a defensive midfielder. Perhaps that is why he has been able to elevate the standard of sitting m…
