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Galatasaray Coach Frank Rijkaard Praises Barcelona's Guardiola & Xavi
The former coach full of praise for the present boss...
Feb 17, 2010 10:59:00 PM
By Paul Madden
Galatasaray coach Frank Rijkaard has heaed praise on Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola and central midfielder Xavi.
Guardiola took over from Rijkaard as Barca coach at the end of the 2007/08 season and the Dutchman has acknowledged that his successor has since proved himself to be the best in the business.
"He's the best. He has shown it, right? It's no surprise, with the progress Barca is making, he is doing a great job, great. In light of the results, Pep has done better and deserves it," he said at a press conference ahead of his sides Europa League tie against Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon.
Rijkaard also praised Barca midfield playmaker Xavi and said that he has improved under Guardiola's tutelage.
"He also deserves everything that is happening. He is one of the best players in the world. He is very talented and I don't think he is where he is from working with me, but for what he is achieving with Guardiola," he noted.
| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £85.00 | Draw £55.00 | Barcelona £12.50 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £95.00 | Draw £55.00 | Barcelona £12.90 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £90.00 | Draw £50.00 | Barcelona £13.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £90.00 | Draw £60.00 | Barcelona £12.90 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £87.00 | Draw £53.00 | Barcelona £12.50 |
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Guardiola took over from Rijkaard as Barca coach at the end of the 2007/08 season and the Dutchman has acknowledged that his successor has since proved himself to be the best in the business.
"He's the best. He has shown it, right? It's no surprise, with the progress Barca is making, he is doing a great job, great. In light of the results, Pep has done better and deserves it," he said at a press conference ahead of his sides Europa League tie against Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon.
Rijkaard also praised Barca midfield playmaker Xavi and said that he has improved under Guardiola's tutelage.
"He also deserves everything that is happening. He is one of the best players in the world. He is very talented and I don't think he is where he is from working with me, but for what he is achieving with Guardiola," he noted.
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