The departure of Potter to Chelsea at the start of September was understandably a huge blow for Brighton fans. “He is part of this new wave of Italian coaches who have not been influenced by coaches close to home like the Capellos, the Lippis, the Allegris,” Italian football expert James Horncastle told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Euro Leagues podcast. “I met him when he said goodbye to the Shakthar Donetsk players,” said Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague. De Zerbi also sought the council of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola before taking charge of Brighton. “Potter has worked very well—but I’m not Potter,” he said.

Source: The Star September 30, 2022 21:11 UTC