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Guardiola responds to Ribéry criticism: "I love him very much"

The Manchester City coach took the opportunity at his press conference following the friendly win over Borussia Dortmund to send a message to Franck Ribéry...

Pep Guardiola da instrucciones durante el partido de la International Champions Cup que enfrentó ayer al Borussia Dortmund y al Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola da instrucciones durante el partido de la International Champions Cup que enfrentó ayer al Borussia Dortmund y al Manchester City.Bobby YipREUTERS
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Pep Guardiola has responded to criticism from his former player at Bayern Munich, Franck Ribéry, who earlier this week said the coach – now at Manchester City – “lacks experience” and “talks too much”.

Ribéry: Pep "lacks experience"

When asked about Ribéry’s barb following his side’s penalty shootout victory against Borussia Dortmund in the International Champions Cup friendly on Thursday evening, Guardiola smiled and said, “I must say: I love him very much.”

Pep – who didn’t give away if he was being ironic or sincere, added. “It's good that Ribery says that I'm young. I'm here to learn."

Bayern-Trainer Pep Guardiola (l) muss auf Franck Ribéry im Supercup verzichten. Foto: Andreas Gebert
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Bayern-Trainer Pep Guardiola (l) muss auf Franck Ribéry im Supercup verzichten. Foto: Andreas Gebertdpa