EPL: He's an animal - Details of what Guardiola told Man City squad about Messi

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has told his team that Lionel Messi is the best player he has seen in his life.

Guardiola made the admission during an intense team speech in the new City documentary.

We were able to see the Spaniard replay the video of Messi in Barcelona colors facing Club Brugge in the Champions League.

Guardiola coached Messi for four years during his tenure as Barca manager.

"Do you know why Messi is the best player I've ever seen in my life?

"Because he's a competitor. He's an animal," Guardiola said.

He added: "And now we pass the ball, we take a look…

“When you pass the ball…attack here!

"You have to score goals, guys!

"Messi passes the ball and enters like a machine. He smells the goal!

"And you have to cross it and you have to arrive."