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Published on 2024-04-24 17:00:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi ahead of their upcoming match at the AMEX Stadium. City is looking to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal as they head into the final weeks of the Premier League campaign. This match against Brighton is the first of seven remaining fixtures for the unbeaten City team.
Brighton, currently six points behind 6th place Newcastle United, is aiming for European football next season. De Zerbi’s future with the club has been uncertain, with rumors linking him to managerial positions at Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona. He has also been considered a potential successor to Guardiola at Manchester City when the latter’s contract expires in 2025.
Guardiola commended De Zerbi for his work at Brighton, praising his ability to maintain the team’s style of play despite facing challenges such as injuries to key players. De Zerbi has previously managed clubs in Ukraine and Italy before taking on the role at Brighton. Overall, Guardiola expressed admiration for De Zerbi’s management skills and the job he has done with the Brighton team.
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