Pep Guardiola lavished praise on to Javi Gracia, who could be set to become the new manager of Leeds United during his time as Watford boss in 2019.
Details have started to emerge about the former Al Sadd head coach taking the reins at Elland Road, with reports suggesting that he will initially be appointed till the end of the season, whilst his assistant manager could be Zigor Aranalde.
As Leeds have struggled to find a successor to Jesse Marsch the fanbase will be delighted to hear that Pep Guardiola is a fan of soon-to-be manager, Javi Gracia.
Pep Guardiola raves about Javi Gracia
Ultimately, things have not been brilliant for the club since Marsch’s replacement, with Skubala urging his players to stick together in their bid to avoid relegation after their latest 1-0 loss to Everton.
However, Leeds fans can breathe a sigh of relief, as one of the greatest managers of all time in Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of Javi Gracia.
Speaking to BBC Sport ahead of City’s 6-0 thrashing of Watford in the FA Cup Final in 2019, Guardiola was hugely complimentary of his fellow countryman, saying, “Watford and Wolves are the best teams outside the top 6.”
“Watford with Javi Gracia, he is an experienced manager from working in other countries. I think he is an excellent guy, and excellent manager, and knows exactly what to do.”
The Guardiola seal of approval is as big as it gets
If Pep Guardiola rates Javi Gracia as highly as he clearly does, Leeds fans should embrace the upcoming appointment with a smile on their faces.
Famously, the Spanish tactician backed Mikel Arteta when times were tough between him and Arsenal, and look how that turned out.
The Whites may finally be bringing in a manager who could turn around their fortunes.
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