The Digest:
Ahead of his 1,000th managerial game, Manchester City's Pep Guardiola has openly expressed how much he misses his historic rivalry with former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. The Spaniard described Liverpool, whom City face this Sunday, as his "biggest rival" during Klopp's tenure, acknowledging how their competition pushed both clubs to new heights.
Key Points:
- Guardiola faces Liverpool in his 1,000th game as a manager
- He admitted, "I miss him," referring to former rival Jürgen Klopp
- Called Liverpool his "biggest rival in this country"
- Acknowledging the rivalry pushed both teams to improve
- Noted the pressure of English football's "ups and downs"
- Said the competition created a "healthy rivalry"
- Admittedly, Klopp’s presence made him a better manager
Sources: Complete Sports
