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Between Pep Guardiola and Roberto de Zerbi, a relationship of respect has developed over the years. At the start of his career, the current OM coach was also invited by the Spanish technician. This Saturday, the Italian tactician paid tribute to Guardiola and highlighted his incredible respect for the profession.
Today at theABOUTRoberto de Zerbi managed to make a name for himself in Premier League last season thanks to his journey with Brighton. At the head of the English club, the Italian technician offered an attractive, offensive game, which impressed the country’s greatest coaches, starting with Pep Guardiola.
Guardiola paid tribute to De Zerbi
« Pay attention to what I’m about to say because I’m pretty sure I’m right: Roberto de Zerbi is one of the most influential managers of the last 20 years. There is no team that plays the same way as them, it’s unique. When he arrived in the Premier League I had a feeling the impact would be big, but I couldn’t expect him to do it in such a short time. He creates 20 to 25 chances on average per match. He is by far better than all his opponents, he monopolizes the ball like I haven’t seen in a long, long time » declared the coach of Manchester City. A beautiful tribute paid by the master to his student.
“He opened his office to me when I was nobody”
In 2012, By Zerbi had already encountered Guardiola. The former coach of Barcelona welcomed him and gave him some advice. “ Guardiola? For me, he is the best since I have been watching football. Before, I can’t say. But I’m not the only one to say or think it. At Barcelona, at Bayern, at Manchester City, in three different championships, in addition to winning, he put in place a football which, I think, exhilarated and stunned everyone. (…) I went to see him in 2012 when I had not yet started training. Above all, I cannot forget the way he treated me, respected me. He opened his office to me when I was nobody » confided the coach of theABOUT has 1899 The Weekly.
