Guardiola Amused by ‘Diet Pep’ Tag for Maresca
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reacted with amusement to the nickname ‘Diet Pep’ bestowed upon his former assistant Enzo Maresca, now manager of Chelsea.
The moniker, coined by fans and media alike, draws comparisons between the two managers due to their similar appearance. When questioned about the label ahead of a pre-season clash between the two clubs, Guardiola responded with characteristic humor.
“Diet?!” he exclaimed, before City’s press officer jokingly added, “Like you, but not quite you.” Guardiola laughed and replied, “It’s for the hair… it’s for the beard.”
The two managers enjoyed a successful partnership at Manchester City, and their upcoming head-to-head matches promise to be keenly contested.