He's so intelligent, one of the qualities I appreciate most, Guardiola said. He can play many roles and especially in that position – I didn't expect it; I was wrong.
Tommy played so good in his first game in not his natural position as a holding midfielder - he normally plays further in front, Guardiola said. I didn't have another alternative honestly but he was with us in pre-season and I didn't have any doubts.
One day Messi will retire and Barca will cope with that, Guardiola told Catalunya Radio . What needs to be prepared is the space for the statue, the way to pay tribute to him like [Laszlo] Kubala or Johan [Cruyff], and I've no doubt they'll find it.
They are not playing and thinking about winning the tournament, Guardiola said. It's only when you play the semi-final or the final you start to think about that.
We spoke once or twice and Eddie was so kind. It was a pleasure to see him and meet him, Guardiola told reporters on Friday.