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Martino admits Guardiola shadow loomed large at Barcelona

Tata Martino has spoken of his difficult 12 months at Barcelona. The Argentine coach admits the shadow of Pep Guardiola was a constant factor.

"Pep's Barcelona was the best team in all history. That comparison was never positive," he said to Marca.

"At Barcelona, winning wasn't enough. If you won, it was thanks to the players and if you lost, it was my fault. It was hard to continue.

"When the players back their coach in public it's nice at the time but you soon grow weary."

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