Roberto De Zerbi says ‘amazing’ Man City man has ‘changed’ football

Redaction Simon Brett with James Thompson
Published on 2024-04-25 13:00:00

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed his admiration for Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola, calling him a teacher and a friend. De Zerbi credited Guardiola with changing the history of football and praised his innovative strategies. He revealed that Guardiola had a big impact on his managerial career and that he studied his tactics at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

Guardiola, who has won numerous domestic and European trophies throughout his career, praised De Zerbi as one of the most influential managers in the last 20 years before a match between their two teams. De Zerbi has faced Guardiola three times, losing twice and drawing once, highlighting the respect he has for the City manager. By acknowledging how much he has learned from Guardiola, De Zerbi further solidified Guardiola’s reputation as one of the best managers in football history.

The Italian manager’s comments about Guardiola showcase the mutual respect between the two coaches, with De Zerbi recognizing the impact Guardiola has had on the game. Their upcoming clash in the Premier League adds an interesting dynamic to their relationship, as De Zerbi aims to learn more from the experienced Guardiola and continue his own coaching development.

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