Former Barcelona star Thiago highlights the differences between Flick and Guardiola: ‘So close to the players’

Former Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara has revealed why Hansi Flick left such a strong impression on him, explaining how his time working with the German helped influence his ambitions of becoming a manager. Speaking to David Ornstein , the former Bayern Munich and Liverpool midfielder reflected on the coaches who influenced him throughout his career. While he played under several of football's most respected managers, his final eight months at Bayern Munich under Flick proved particularly valuable in shaping his understanding of the job.