Recently, Manchester City defender Walker made an in-depth analysis of team manager Pep Guardiola's management style and coaching philosophy in his blog program. Walker confessed that Guardiola's requirements for the players are extremely high, and this high standard and strict requirements attitude is not only reflected in the technical and tactical level, but also penetrated into every detail of the players' performance.
Walker said, "Coach Guardiola is very strict with his players, he expects everyone to be at their best and to be in high sync with the team. If you don't meet this standard or are not in sync with the team, he will never mince words in his criticism and may even consider transferring you. That's something every player needs to be well aware of."
As a senior member of City, Walker understands the importance of this management style to the team. He emphasized, "As part of the team, we need to instill this philosophy in the new arrivals so that they understand what it means to play at City. It's not just a career, it's a responsibility and a mission."
Walker also talked about his experience of adapting to Guardiola's coaching style. He said: "I understand that it takes some time and process to work under him, after all, each player comes from a different club, with a different training background and playing habits. However, the Premier League will never wait for anyone, especially for a big team like Manchester City, who are hungry for immediate success. Therefore, we have to adapt to this high-intensity training and game tempo as soon as possible to contribute to the team."
