Time is of the essence in Brighton. Despite finishing third in the Premier League and entering the Europa League for the first time in the club’s history, things are only getting started.
The Seagulls are barely getting started under Roberto De Zerbi, despite some claiming that this is the peak of the football club’s abilities. De Zerbi was hired Brighton manager one year ago, the same week as the AEK test. Since then, it appears that the boss has become ‘part of the furniture’ and the most visible figure at the forefront of South Coast triumphs. Despite an outstanding year, let alone a strong start to the season, the head coach is still in the early stages of his tenure at the club.
The Seagulls are only getting started under Roberto De Zerbi, despite some stating that this is the pinnacle of the football club’s capabilities. De Zerbi was hired as Brighton manager a year ago, during the same week as the AEK test. Since then, it appears that the CEO has become ‘part of the furniture’ and the most prominent figure at the helm of South Coast successes. Despite an exceptional year, let alone a solid start to the season, the head coach is still in the early phases of his time with the team.
It revealed the players’ personalities, attitudes, and levels of performance. “Strong character and a desire to score.” Ansu Fati’s determination to create a chance for Mitoma to score his second goal of the season exemplified the importance of the ‘Roberto De Zerbi Ball’, as did Mohamoud Dahoud’s brilliant flick to find Mitoma’s overlapping run. Dahoud is another example of a player who will develop slowly under De Zerbi. The manager stated that his concept of football is ‘different, not tough’, and that learning this style is just a matter of intelligence, willingness to learn, and belief in the player’s abilities.
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