#4 Messi and Neymar
The GIF of Guardiola going ecstatic at the sight of Messi nutmegging Milner has become viral. It is no secret how much affection Messi and Guardiola have for each other. Messi would have certainly turned out to be the best in the game under any manager, but Guardiola's tactical schooling and positional reinvention helped Messi discover himself in his formative years.
How wonderful would it be if the same manager could be present to help him overcome the advancing years and reinvent himself as a midfield playmaker?
Elsewhere, a young Neymar is trying to elevate his name to the Messi-Ronaldo echelon. While his performances for Brazil have inspired awe, there is a case to argue that there is more to come from Neymar for Barcelona. With Suarez, Ronaldo and Messi entering their thirties, now is the time for Neymar to step up and establish his status as the top dog for Barcelona and in the world.
Step in, Pep Guardiola. Having gifted Argentina their best player for generations, Brazil fans would be indebted to Guardiola if he could mould Neymar in a similar way to take his game to the next level.
For all his qualities, Neymar is not yet a ruthless goal machine like Messi or Ronaldo. Guardiola would be the perfect manager to iron out his flaws. Less showboating, more intelligent running and pressing, accompanied with a keen sense of space – Neymar in Guardiola's hands would be a terrifying prospect for all defenders.
