The Italian media has never hidden that they keep a close eye on Roberto De Zerbi’s work in England, as the manager’s time at Brighton & Hove Albion is often highlighted in his home country.
Now with AC Milan looking for a new manager, the links become obvious, even though there haven’t been strong reports about a potential negotiation.
As Rossoneri legend Arrigo Sacchi today features a column on Gazzetta Dello Sport, he makes it very clear that the club should go after De Zerbi.
The former Milan manager gives reasons the Brighton boss should be the man the Serie A giants are looking for. One of them is because the manager is Italian.
“Along the lines of strategic coaches, the other name that comes to mind and that I recommend to Milan is that of Roberto De Zerbi. He has qualities, both technical and human, he is a man of depth, he has innovative ideas and makes his teams practise avant-garde football,” says Sacchi.
De Zerbi is obviously not having a dream season at Brighton, as they’re currently 11th in the Premier League, but his work since arriving at the club is still very much praised by the Italian media.
Since he didn’t manage any big clubs in his own country, there’s an even bigger expectation about that, as it should happen at some point in the future.
