City’s football development executive Vieira believes the club needs to remain patient as they look to build a team capable of winning in every competition.
“You have to remember that City is a new club among the elite. In fact, this is the first time we’ve played in the Champions League,” he told Barca TV.
“If we take the example of Barca, this team got where it is after many years among the elite and a youth policy means several years of patience. You can’t invent a football philosophy in one or even five years, it takes time.
“But there can always be surprises in the Champions League, and it could be City this year. We have a quality team and a wonderful spirit.
“It is no secret that Barca is an example of a successful youth system.
“When you see a team win the Champions League with six or seven of its youth players in the side, you know they’re doing the right job. It is an example Manchester City should follow.”
