Former Manchester City Star Bacary Sagna has revealed that Pep Guardiola cut off Wi-Fi from his dressing room when he arrived in 2016.
Sagna only played under Guardiola for one year, but it was more than enough for him to realize what a great manager he really is.
The Catalan tactician laid down the law from his first day at the Etihad, personally handling every detail regarding his new team.
The Barcelona legend had serious consequences for players who did not adhere to fitness routines, with anyone found to be even slightly overweight immediately removed from the squad.
The former Bayern Munich manager didn’t stop there, as he wanted to ensure his players were always fully focused on the task at hand.
So the 53-year-old knew he needed to eliminate all possible distractions. That’s why he cut off his Wi-Fi in the locker room.
At first, Sanya was reluctant about the initiative because she felt she was being treated like a “child.”
However, the former Arsenal defender quickly realized how important that kind of discipline is, as it leads to all players getting into the “right mindset”.
That’s why the former full-back is not surprised that City won the treble last season under Guardiola.
Sanya said. chris wheatley Speaking at the Web Summit in Qatar: “For me, Pep Guardiola is a reference for me as a coach, because you have to be very disciplined.
“You have to understand that it’s not just on the pitch, you have to accept it in your whole life. It’s not just today.
“It’s about the nutrition you take throughout the week. For example, if you weigh 1 kg more, you’re out of the team. You don’t train.
“He came to Manchester City and cut off the Wi-Fi in the dressing room, so he became like a child.
“At first I’m upset because you think I’m not a kid…I’m 30 years old, I don’t have to go through all these routes.
“But I can understand why they won the treble last year because everyone has some discipline and everyone has the right mindset.”
“And if you don’t have the right mindset in sports, you might shine.” [for] 1 year [or] 2 years. However, it is very difficult to maintain a high level for a long time, so after a while it will go away. ”
