CHELSEA forward Pedro reckons new Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will have a tough time adapting to the Premier League.
The Blues winger, 28, played under the Spanish boss during their Barcelona days.
And Pedro insisted Guardiola won’t have it all his own way, right from the get go.
He said: “Although we know he is a great coach, Pep is not going to have it easy.
“It’s a difficult league, complicated. I don’t think he will be able to express his football.
“He is faithful to his ideas and he can convince his players to change the philosophy of direct play by playing more elaborate football.
“We shall see how his first year goes.”
Pedro, however, reckons new Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will be an instant hit with the Old Trafford faithful.
The Chelsea man – who worked under the Special One at Stamford Bridge last season – said: “One thing is certain, [Mourinho] will bring a lot of intensity.
“It’s going to be a very strong team and consistent at the back. He has a lot of character and very clear ideas.”
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On his own new boss – Antonio Conte – Pedro claimed he was eager to get started.
He said: “Conte is a coach that works a lot from a tactical level and demands a lot from his players.
“He will be good for us.
“We will need to show more hunger and ambition for Chelsea to return to where it deserves.”
The Blues suffered a horror start to the 2015-16 campaign, languishing just above the relegation zone for what felt like an eternity.
And Pedro said he never thought he’d have to deal with something like that.
He added: “I’ve never experienced anything like that. To be in a great club and find yourself at Christmas near the relegation zone…
“They sacked a very good coach and it was difficult and complicated. But I don’t regret leaving Barca. I will continue at Chelsea [despite finishing tenth].”
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