Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Roberto De Zerbi is “one of the most influential managers of the last 20 years” and compared his “unique” impact on the game to revolutionary Spanish chef Ferran Adria.
De Zerbi, 43, succeeded Graham Potter as Brighton & Hove Albion head coach in September and has secured European football for the first time in the club’s history during his debut season.
The Italian’s side meet treble-chasing City on Wednesday at the Amex Stadium, with Guardiola’s team having already wrapped up the Premier League title.
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