Pep Guardiola Responds to Fabio Capello's Criticism of 'Arrogance'

The Manchester City manager addresses claims that his tactics have harmed football, as his team struggles for form this season.

Fabio Capello criticized Pep Guardiola in an interview, calling him 'arrogant' and accusing him of damaging Italian football by influencing teams to adopt his possession-based style.
Guardiola dismissed Capello's remarks with humor, stating he is 'not good enough to ruin Italian football,' and offered a 'big hug' to his former coach.
The Manchester City manager defended his impact on the Premier League, highlighting how his team's success has raised standards across the league during his nine-year tenure.
Capello also claimed Guardiola's desire to be the 'protagonist' in big matches has cost him several Champions League titles, a view Guardiola did not directly address.
Manchester City is currently fifth in the Premier League and out of the Champions League, with Guardiola framing the challenge of qualifying for next season's competition as a positive opportunity.