Guardiola Hails De Zerbi as 'Most Influential' Manager
Manchester City Boss Draws Comparisons to Celebrated Chef
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi, calling him "one of the most influential" managers in world football. Speaking after Brighton's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in a behind-closed-doors friendly, Guardiola compared De Zerbi to renowned Catalan chef Ferran AdriĆ , known for his innovative culinary techniques.
De Zerbi's Impact on Guardiola
Guardiola's admiration for De Zerbi stems from the Italian's attacking style of play, which has impressed the City manager. De Zerbi has implemented a possession-based, attacking philosophy at Brighton, similar to Guardiola's approach at Manchester City. The Spanish coach believes De Zerbi has the potential to become one of the best managers in the world.
Mutual Respect
Despite their differing nationalities and club affiliations, Guardiola and De Zerbi share a mutual respect. De Zerbi has expressed his admiration for Guardiola, referring to him as "still No. 1" and acknowledging the Manchester City boss's influence on his coaching philosophy. This mutual respect reflects the growing influence of Italian managers in the English Premier League.
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