Guardiola, investiture for De Zerbi: “His Sassuolo is an example, it will have a huge impact in England”

The City coach praises his Italian colleague.

City against Brighton, or Guardiola against De Zerbi. The City coach, at a press conference, expressed a flattering opinion towards the former Sassuolo coach. A real investiture. The statements of the England Champion coach are taken from the site Manchestereveningsnews.

The Brighton coach has always had words to honey for Guardiola who for his part considers him an innovator. “I am really happy that De Zerbi is here. I have studied his games, I congratulate him, the team is already playing the way he wants. I have seen an agile, dynamic Brighton, able to move with and without the ball working on the tight . For a coach who comes from Italy, he plays incredible football. On a cultural level he has traced a different path. His impact in England will be enormous. His Sassuolo is the greatest example for all managers. quality of his players but the way you teach him to pursue the result and if you believe 100% in your game ideas. And his mentality and his footprint is already visible. ”

LIVERPOOL

We also return to talk about Anfield. Guardiola closes the case. The technician suffered choruses of mockery. City fans sang offensive chants towards rivals. “I don’t think the rivalry with Liverpool becomes toxic. For our part, I’m pretty sure. I haven’t heard the chants addressed to their fans. If it happened I’m so sorry and I apologize because it doesn’t represent who we are as a team or club. I’m sure the team will be able to get up after the defeat. There is no waste. “

CALENDAR

Space also to talk about the calendar. “After seven years we are in a situation of advantage over the competition, but in general it changes little. We are used to playing until the last stages of competitions, all the teams that do not play in Europe have an advantage over the teams that do not play in Europe. . Normally we play against opponents who have had more time to prepare for the match, we have never complained. “

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