What does De zerbi mean to brighton
What did Brighton lack under Graham Potter?
Brighton were a marvellous side in defensive phases and achieve the right mix of intensity and aggressiveness, without crossing that line. They may struggle against sides that want to make the game more transitional, as they were always well equipped to defend against teams that prioritize a more meticulous build-up out from the back.
Potter made Brighton into one of the Premier League’s most fashionable, tactically adept outfits, and one of the most exciting teams to watch. The way they achieved success in seasons past through chopping and changing shape and personnel to match the opposition will long be remembered as unlike anything we’ve ever seen. They’ve only grown and matured from that approach in 2022-23, finally establishing a sense of consistency en route to a top-four charge.
Hence, Brighton lacked a bold game style under Potter
What do we know of Roberto De Zerbi
He managed lower sides at Serie B in Palermo and Benevento and unfortunately didn’t do well.
Then came a turn of fortune, at Sassuolo where his style was revered as one of the most eye-catching teams in Serie A. He led the small Emilian club to two consecutive eighth-place spots in the Italian top flight . Playing out from the back became a pre-requisite, the strategy was one of high-risk and high-reward aimed at sucking opponents into their own defensive third before playing around them and attacking the space
He implemented an effective and aesthetic possession-based system which successfully stretches the pitch horizontally and vertically. This system accentuates the abilities of his best players in wingers while allowing Defensive midfielders like Locatelli who is one of the best DMs in Italy currently , greater experience as their on-the-ball abilities are constantly tested.
Brighton have players that match De Zerbi’s player profile with the likes of Caicedo, Trossard, Solly March and MacAllister. It will be interesting to see if they can adapt to De Zerbi’s style and how De Zerbi plans to execute his game plans in the fast paced and physical English game
Conclusion
De Zerbi and Potter differ in the sense that Potter was tactically astute in defensive and attacking systems that could adapt to opponents and De Zerbi systems are a less pragmatic and more bold and could be a good appointment as De Zerbi is considered one of Europe’s most promising managers.
The bigger question here is know that Brighton fans are so accustomed to Graham Potters style , how will they take to the new managers style?. De Zerbi has also lived up to the underdog tag after gaining prominence at Sassulo , similar to what Potter achieved for Brighton. So as Brighton are constantly on the rise and this their new managerial signing after having a good stable long term manager, this could mean that Brighton either want to steady the ship or be more ambitious?…We shall wait and see
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