Roberto De Zerbi says he desires to jot down a brand new chapter in Brighton’s historical past however concedes he additionally desires to problem for the most important honours in membership soccer.
De Zerbi’s standing throughout the sport has grown significantly since his appointment as successor to Graham Potter, with Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola saying earlier this season that the Italian is “one of the coaches I admire most in world football”.
That kind of reward, and his exploits at Brighton, have led to him being linked to among the largest jobs in European soccer, together with in his native Italy.
The speedy focus for De Zerbi, who returns to the touchline after recovering from dental surgical procedure, is Sunday’s journey to play Sheffield United, dwell on Sky Sports activities – with Brighton additionally by means of to the final 16 of the Europa League in what’s already a historic season for the Seagulls.
“We feel we can write another part of Brighton’s history,” De Zerbi tells Sky Sports activities.
“Everybody feels this duty and we’re working very laborious to make glad our followers and our folks working within the membership. We’ll attempt to present our greatest.
“Once I hear that large groups are serious about me it’s an honour. I’m proud, however my focus is on my work day-by-day.
“About the future, I will speak with the owner and with the club because I want to compete in the best way I can. I want to understand the plan, and then it is not a problem to work in a big, big team or another big team.
“I would love in my profession to compete to win the Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Champions League however there is not a time when it’s a must to go and compete, or to attend some extra time.
“Milan for me is not a normal club because as a player I was born in AC Milan. For my life I will always be grateful for Milan.
“I like my nation, I like Italy, I like Italian soccer. For positive one in every of my targets is to return and work in my nation, however I do not know when is the time.
“I am feeling very well in the Premier League and I have to say thanks to Brighton and for all of the coaches and people in [and supporting] the Premier League in the UK,
“However it’s not an issue the place you’re employed, it’s how you’re working, not the place.”
De Zerbi’s main focus stays firmly on the gamers he’s growing for in the present day and for tomorrow.
“I feel a big responsibility with my players. I want to give them every day something more, something new. I want to help them to be ready, to play in the best way,” he says.
“To have all the advice and opportunity to be better and better, not only on the pitch and in football, but I am also speaking about confidence, about the right mentality, because we are at the first level of football
“The know-how on the pitch, the tactical disposition or the bodily work is just not sufficient, it’s a must to be prepared to indicate your high quality in all elements of soccer.”
The Italian additionally has main affinity with the followers and says he stays eager to repay the religion they’ve proven in him.
“I feel they understood me, my character and everything about myself,” he provides.
“I am really proud of it, because it is not so easy to understand the people if you are not so close with them
“They’ve to make certain, as a result of till the final day I work in Brighton I’ll give my finest to make them proud and write some historical past.”
Watch Sheffield United vs Brighton solely on Sky Sports activities Premier League on Sunday, kick-off 2pm