article_snippet.sent: Pep Guardiola was a former team mate of Luis Enrique, as was Almeria's new coach Sergi Barjuan, who agreed to take over at Luis Enrique's side on Monday following Sunday's sacking of Juan Ignacio Martinez. '
article_snippet.sent: Pep Guardiola is a friend and I am in touch with Pep Guardiola from time to time,' Enrique said. '
article_snippet.sent: I am pleased Pep Guardiola has this opportunity
article_snippet.sent: and I hope Pep Guardiola makes the most of this opportunity starting on Thursday.
article_snippet.sent: Enrique's former team-mate Sergi Barjuan agreed to take over struggling La Liga side Almeria on Monday .