Guardiola talks about Klopp's career break: “He will come back”

Next Sunday, 10th, in the duel between Manchester City It is Liverpoolcould be the last confrontation between Pep Guardiola It is Jurgen Klopp. After ten years of a rivalry that began in Germany and continued in England, the German coach's break could separate the commanders' paths. However, the Citizens coach believes he will not be the last.

For the Premier Leaguethe classic will be the last of the season, but the two teams could still meet in another competition, and it could actually be the last clash before Klopp's departure. “In the Premier League it’s the last time, but maybe we’ll meet in the FA Cup. We will see”, said Pep Guardiola at a press conference.

Regarding his professional partner's decision, the Spaniard showed a lot of respect and affection for the German, despite the rivalry between the clubs they both coached during their careers. It all started in 2013, when Guardiola defended the Bayern Munchen and Klopp the Borussia Dortmundbut ends in England, with the duel Manchester City x Liverpool.

“I completely respect his decision (to step aside), but I have a feeling he will be back sooner or later. I don't think it will be the last time (that we face each other). He's young, so am I. It was always a pleasure (to face Klopp), and it will be again (Sunday)”, said the Manchester City coach.

Whether it's the last meeting or not, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp should play another historic game in the Premier League, taking the lead in the competition. At the moment, Liverpool are in first place, with 63 points, followed by City, with 62, and Arsenalin third, with 61.