More details have emerged of Pep Guardiola's regime at Manchester City, following news that he instructed his players not to have sex after midnight. In an effort to minimise strain on the players' bodies, the Spaniard has also banned music likely to excite or agitate, and has drawn up a list of artists deemed safe to listen to.
Guardiola's assistant Brian Kidd told reporters: "Most footballers have a pretty dull taste in music to be honest, so they're not too bothered about listening to nothing but Adele or Coldplay. One or two of the lads are missing their rap music, but it hasn't been a problem - except for Pablo Zabaleta, who refused to hand over his Herbie Hancock albums; as a punishment he has to play in jeans for two weeks and train in the park with Samir Nasri."
Guardiola suggested players read something inspirational at bedtime instead of having sex, so he has distributed bibles and korans; non-religious players have had to make do with Richard Branson autobiographies.
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