RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann has revealed how Pep Guardiola has heavily influenced his own managerial career.
Speaking ahead of his second ever Champions League match against Lyon, Nagelsmann identified Manchester City boss Guardiola and PSG's Thomas Tuchel as two inspirational figures.
"My model is Pep Guardiola from Barcelona," Nagelsmann told France Football.
"I have always watched his work, and in particular how his team is projecting itself forward in a fraction of a second after the recovery of the ball.
"He made his mark at that time [with Barcelona], worthy of Johan Cruyff, and few teams managed to master the possession game by playing so high.
"Guardiola inspired me a lot, like Thomas Tuchel too, whom I had as a coach in Augsburg.
"He is a very demanding person who leaves nothing to chance. He is a perfectionist. What he achieves at PSG deserves respect. The way he manages Neymar is impressive and coaching PSG, it's not easy."