RB LEIPZIG left-back Angelino claims Pep Guardiola “killed me and my self-confidence” in a massive blast at the Manchester City boss.
Former PSV Eindhoven star Angelino is Leipzig’s top scorer this season with seven goals and seven assists from full-back, having turned his January 2020 loan move into a permanent switch a fortnight ago.
Angelino has been a roaring success for German high-fliers RB Leipzig, after believing he was harshly treated at Man CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Spanish defender Angelino feels Pep Guardiola purely judged him on two warm-up games, before leaving him to remain a fringe player at the EtihadCredit: Reuters
And the 24-year-old is brutally direct in blaming fellow Spaniard Guardiola for the failure of his second spell with City.
He told German outlet Bild: “After my move from Eindhoven back to City, he had already judged me after two preparatory games and didn’t give me a real chance afterwards.
“So I was happy that I joined to Leipzig and that I am now an integral part of the club. “
And comparing Leipzig chief Julian Nagelsmann to Guardiola, Angelino said: “One of them gave me confidence and let me play. The other one just doesn’t. “
He also believes Nagelsmann could make a success of it at any club in the world.
Angelino argued: “He can be a coach anywhere. There aren’t many like him.
“He’s got a very good team already, but imagine if he had even better players.”
Angelino only played 15 senior games for City.
In Leipzig I felt trust from day one. The club and the coach gave me an incredible push.
Angelino
After arriving from Deportivo La Coruna for his first stint at the Etihad in 2013-18, he was loaned to New York City, Girona, Mallorca and NAC Breda.
PSV then signed him on a five-year deal but Guardiola exercised City’s buy-back option in 2019.
But again Angelino never gained a regular place, prompting his inspirational exit to Leipzig.
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And with Nagelsmann’s side second in the Bundesliga, just two points behind champions Bayern Munich, he seems in no doubt he has made the perfect choice.
He said: “In Leipzig I felt trust from day one. The club and the coach gave me an incredible push.
“I am now happy to be able to play consistently in Leipzig.”
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