Ex-Manchester City star Vincent Kompany has explained the lessons he has learned from Pep Guardiola which are helping him to become a better manager.
Vincent Kompany was very much a fan favourite during his 11-year spell at the Etihad Stadium and he will have fond memories of this period.
The defender won four Premier League titles as a Manchester City player, as well as four League Cups and two FA Cups.
This game Kompany quite the CV, allowing him to make the step up to management where he has continued to be a roaring success.
The Belgian earned plaudits during his time at Burnley before he was snapped up by Bayern Munich and he has since delivered the German giants a Bundesliga title.
Vincent Kompany reveals what was so special about Pep Guardiola
Much of Kompany’s success is down to his own abilities and knowledge of the game, but he has also been able to witness exaclty what a successful manager looks like.
The 39-year-old played under Guardiola for three years and there was something about the Man City boss which made him one of the very best around.
Kompany on what he learned from Pep Guardiola: "It's not really about tactics. It's about this mentality to always want to win everything, to see every game as an important game, no difference between a game against your main rival and a game against a team from the second… pic.twitter.com/3DXEeg9dkt
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Addressing the Bayern Kids Club, Kompany said: “It’s not really about tactics. It’s about this mentality to always want to win everything, to see every game as an important game.
“No difference between a game against your main rival and a game against a team from the second division. Having this mentality to always be there”
Guardiola’s mentality has won Man City Premier League titles
It seems the secret to Guardiola’s success has been revealed and it is that he understands what is required in order to be the best.
Beating the best teams is all well and good, but this must be backed up by consistent performances on a weekly basis, regardless of the opposition.
Every game matters and this is more true than ever right now, as Man City look to close the gap on Arsenal as the Premier League title race continues to grow in intensity.
