As a stern and demanding coach known for his iron discipline, Pep Guardiola once left his players exasperated by cutting off the Wi-Fi in the dressing room. Manchester City players were furious at being deprived of Wi-Fi by Guardiola. Former Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna revealed that Guardiola had severed the Wi-Fi in the dressing room on his first day as the Spanish manager of the club. Sagna, who played for Manchester City for three seasons from 2014 to 2017, recalled his impressions of Guardiola during a conversation with journalist Chris Wheatley, emphasizing the stringent nature of the Manchester City head coach.
“Pep Guardiola, to me, is an extremely strict coach. Players had to adhere strictly to discipline under Pep,” Sagna stated. “You need to understand that Pep’s strictness is not only evident on the field but also in everyday life. He pays great attention to nutrition. If you gain 1kg in a week, Pep will bench you.” “On the very first day at Manchester City, Pep cut off the Wi-Fi in the dressing room. We felt treated like children. Initially, I felt uncomfortable, thinking we were not children for Pep to do that. I felt deceived.” “But when you look at Manchester City’s treble in the previous season, you understand why Pep is so strict. Everyone has to abide by discipline, must have the right mindset and awareness. If you lack the right mindset, sooner or later, you will have to leave Manchester City.
” During his three seasons at Manchester City, Bacary Sagna played a total of 86 matches and won the English League Cup in the 2015/16 season. The former French international moved to Benevento for the 2017/18 season, then played his final two seasons as a professional player at Montreal Impact. Sagna’s peak period was his seven seasons at Arsenal (2007-2014), where he played a total of 284 matches and scored 5 goals. The right-back, born in 1983, only won one FA Cup championship in the 2013/14 season with the Gunners. Sagna also earned 65 caps for the French national team from 2007 to 2016.