Rio Ferdinand insists Pep Guardiola did not must win Champions League to be thought of the very best

Rio Ferdinand has insisted Pep Guardiola didn’t must win the Champions League to be thought of one of many best managers of all time.

Guardiola took Metropolis to their first Champions League title on Saturday as they beat Inter Milan 1-0 in Istanbul, securing a treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and European Cup.

They’re the primary facet to attain the feat since rivals Manchester United in 1999, and solely the second English facet to take action in historical past.

The trophy was the newest Guardiola may add to his assortment having gained two Champions League titles beforehand and a number of other different accolades.

Ferdinand, who played for several years under Sir Alex Ferguson, heaped reward on the Spaniard, suggesting he may effectively be the very best supervisor ever.   

Rio Ferdinand has insisted Pep Guardiola did not must win the Champions League to be thought to be top-of-the-line managers ever

Guardiola lifted the title for the third time with a second membership in Manchester Metropolis on Saturday night time

Ferdinand heaped reward on the Spaniard, admitting he could possibly be the best supervisor ever

‘Does he want this sport to be recognised as one of many best, if not the best?’ he stated on BT Sport. ‘We’re all I believe in agreeance, he doesn’t even want it due to the way in which he sees the video games. 

‘He has his groups portray photos like we’ve by no means seen in my lifetime. Michaelangelo, nevertheless you need to do it.’

‘This crew have performed a model of soccer that around the globe is checked out, is admired. This has been a undertaking and a course of for a very long time, for a few years now, Pep Guardiola coming in. However these gamers have produced some soccer that’s out of this world. Individually however as a collective this crew will go down in historical past clearly.’

Guardiola and Co accomplished the treble with the victory, additionally profitable the Premier League and FA Cup

Ferdinand, who was criticised by Manchester United defender Brandon Williams for his reward of Metropolis, admitted Guardiola and Co deserved to win the treble, mirroring his former facet United’s feat from 1999.

The champions have now etched their place in historical past, and can probably go down as one of many best groups ever.   

‘They need to [win the treble],’ he stated. ‘A unbelievable crew they usually’ve dug deep once they wanted to, they usually’ve been capable of play either side of the sport. I believe that’s been the distinction between this Metropolis crew to previous ones. 

‘They’ll go, they’ll play the fairytale soccer but additionally when want be they’ll dig in, roll their sleeves up and combat by video games as effectively. Stability is all the pieces on this crew.’