Marseille Manager Roberto De Zerbi speaks with Guillem Balague about the evolution in football, fans expectations and his friendship with Pep Guardiola. They discuss his relationship with Marseille fans, why he chose them when he could've gone to a bigger club, and how they can reach the same level as PSG.
Timecodes:
0’30 - Does he feel the responsibility to win at Marseille?
1’30 - His relationship with the owner and the importance of his relationship with the fans
2’50 - Fans expectations have increased due to social media
3’30 - Other managers shocked when he went to Marseille
4’30 - How De Zerbi told players he tore up Man Utd contract to join Marseille and knew he wanted the job when he came to Velodrome with Brighton season before
5’40 - How he could’ve gone to bigger club but is improving himself at Marseille
7’11 - His relationship with special friend Pep Guardiola, how he helped him at Brighton, and how they gain from each other.
10’00 - Pep shared data with De Zerbi from his video analysist
10’20 - How would he describe his evolution and how football has changed recently
14’30 - Working with big players and allowing them to share their opinion, and how he improves from players
17’00 - is it harder for English player to enter his way of thinking into De Zerbi style of play
18’00 - His style of football reflects his life and how he is one three managers that understands the evolution of football
20’00 - What does he have to do to get Marseille closer to PSG?
