Andrea Pirlo takes inspiration from Pep Guardiola as he chases titles with Juventus

Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo hasn’t made best of starts to his coaching career, with Juventus drawing 1-1 against Crotone last time out. However, despite shaky start, Italian is unbeaten in Serie A with eight points from four games placing Bianconeri fifth in Serie A standings. Ahead of Champions League game against Dynamo Kyiv, 41-year-old Italian has revealed that he is modelling his coaching style after Man City coach Pep Guardiola in an effort to turn tide.

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Andrea Pirlo expresses admiration for Pep Guardiola

Man City coach is widely regarding as one of most astute tactical minds in world football, with Andrea Pirlo expressing his admiration for Pep Guardiola as well. Speaking to UEFA.com, Andrea Pirlo called Pep Guardiola as one of best coaches, claiming that Man City coach is an example for all manrs. Juventus boss furr explained that Pep Guardiola has shown a way forward for young coaches when it comes to promoting a certain type of offensive football.

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Although Andrea Pirlo admitted that each coach has his own ideas, Guardiola is a model for football movement. Juventus coach furr expounded that he likes Pep Guardiola’s style of play as 49-year-old is always looking to attack and influence game to man situations. While concluding, Andrea Pirlo said that style of football promoted by Pep Guardiola should be his side’s goal in future.

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Juventus continue ir quest for European success

Juventus coach will be hoping to follow in Pep Guardiola’s footsteps when it comes to his Champions League record. While Man City coach has been criticised in recent times for failing to win European competition with Man City and Bayern Munich, he won title with Barcelona in 2009 and 2011. Although Andrea Pirlo has himself won competition as a player in 2003 and 2007, he will be looking to become coach that ends Bianconeri's 25-year European drought. 

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Many Juventus coaches in past have been able to guide club to domestic success, but a Champions League victory has eluded m. Juventus have come close to winning title on many occasions, making three appearances in final since turn of century. With his appointment, Andrea Pirlo becomes latest Juventus coach to take a crack at continental competition, after Maurizio Sarri was sacked for failing to deliver European success, which is a top priority for club.

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