Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola on Saturday said that he is not the best coach in the world, adding that the players are the ones who make the difference.
The Bayern Munich boss is widely regarded as one of the best tacticians in the game but remains humble despite all the praise.
"I am not the best coach in the world. I am only here to help my players. I am very motivated and have a lot of faith in my players," the 44-year-old said.
The former Barcelona manager admitted that a crucial period awaits Bayern as they aim to secure the treble this season.
"I am going through the most difficult period at Bayern since I got here," Guardiola was quoted as saying by Goal.com.
"These next few months are a huge challenge to me. April is a decisive month. Every game is like a final. The players must understand that we demand even more now. We are the ones to blame if we don't win."
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