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Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf
I think his achievements are all tied to changes made in the youth set up a decade before he started coaching by Johan Cruyff
He's certainly not a bad coach, but no one knows yet if he is a great one and he is thought of like one
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You are completely right about how Cruyff made significant changes in the way the youth system was developed in 1979. Guardiola is the perfect example of what can be achieved by that system considering that he himself developed as player under that system and has been a part of Barcelona's success both as player and Manager. His greatest contribution though has been as Manager, winning 14 titles in 4 years. Perhaps not worthy of making him a 'great manager' as you put it, but pretty impressive non the less.
I think achieving the kind of success that he experienced in Barcelona is impossible. But I think he will definitely make a positive impact on Bayern.