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A vacancy is expected to open up at the Bernabeu next summer when Ancelotti will take over as the Brazilian national team’s new manager.

It is still not 100 per cent certain if the legendary manager will take up this role but Real Madrid are preparing for that outcome.

Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso is seen as the favourite to replace the Madrid boss but De Zerbi could now be an outsider to take over at the biggest football club on the planet.

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Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati appears to have already made a decision on his future

Jason Pettigrove — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 11:48:19 +0000

Ansu Fati has really been enjoying himself of late at Brighton and Hove Albion, and is beginning to recapture the form that made him a breakout star at Barcelona.

The youngster is really beginning to find his groove with the Seagulls, and as WhoScored note, he has three goals, an assist and a man-of-the-match award in his last six games.

If he continues finding the back of the net for the Premier League outfit, Roberto De Zerbi would surely be keen to make his loan arrangement from the Catalan giants more permanent.

Ever since he suffered a serious knee injury which really stunted his progress, it’s been a long, hard road back to fitness for Fati, though he’s playing with a smile on his face again and that’s important.

Brighton have helped him to get his mojo back, and it hindsight, it was probably the best decision that Ansu and his representatives could’ve made.

However, his south coast sojourn would seem to be fleeting at best.

That’s because, according to Sport, the player wants to return to Barcelona at the end of the current season and prove his worth at the club.

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The outlet go on to say that Fati believes he’s a better option coming in from the left side than Xavi has there currently.

Given he could likely make Barca a pretty penny in transfer fees, it’ll be a strong negotiation between all parties at the end of 2023/24, if Barca’s views don’t align with those of Fati and his representatives.

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“The better we do” – Brighton CEO on harsh reality of their success

Jake Staniland — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:29:17 +0000

Brighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber has acknowledged the club’s preparedness for the potential departure of head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

Since taking over from Graham Potter in September last year, the Italian has significantly elevated the team’s performance, achieving a historic sixth-place finish in the Premier League last season and securing qualification for the Europa League.

While De Zerbi’s impact on the club has been substantial, the acknowledgement of preparedness suggests an awareness of the dynamic nature of managerial positions in football especially a team operating under a certain model like the Seagulls.

“Good players and good staff will always be looked at by competitors, and we’re prepared for that, we’re realistic about that and we try to plan for those eventualities,” Barber told talkSPORT.

Roberto De Zerbi has garnered significant praise for his accomplishments with Brighton, leading to speculation linking the 44-year-old head coach with top European clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester United, according to a report from Football Insider.

His success in elevating Brighton’s standing and achieving historic milestones has attracted attention from prominent football institutions.

Roberto De Zerbi has been a big hit at Brighton

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Brighton’s chief executive admitted to talkSPORT: “The biggest conundrum with our model is the better we do, the more vulnerable we become, because people look at what we’re doing, how we’re doing it, the people who are doing it for us, and they want them.”

In his tenure at Brighton, Roberto De Zerbi has secured 26 victories, drawn 12 matches, and suffered 18 defeats in the 56 games he has overseen.

The club presently holds the eighth position in the Premier League table, trailing Newcastle United in seventh by a single point and standing seven points away from the top four.

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Striking sensation interesting Man United despite Rasmus Hojlund capture

Jason Pettigrove — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:22:05 +0000

Although he appears to have settled well in Man United’s Champions League fixtures, Rasmus Hojlund can’t buy a goal for love nor money in the Premier League.

The highly-rated striker is going through one of those periods that strikers hate, where any little thing that can do wrong, does go wrong.

Clearly, everyone connected with the club will be hoping that it’s a blip that soon ends for the player, though that hasn’t stopped the club, apparently, going after another marksman.

Evan Ferguson celebrates a goal

According to Football Insider, even though Brighton and Hove Albion striker, Evan Ferguson, has only just signed a new contract with the Seagulls, that hasn’t apparently deterred the Red Devils from making it known that they’ll be keeping an eye on proceedings.

Moreover, the outlet note that United could make a move for the player in the near future.

That would suggest that the club aren’t too enamoured by the purchase of Hojlund after all, and it could be another huge decision from Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he sets his stall out at his new club.

Quite how such a move would be received by the Old Trafford faithful is anyone’s guess and would also hint at the issue of the powers that be not being overly impressed by Erik ten Hag’s manoeuvres in the transfer market.

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Roberto De Zerbi’s incredible rant about English VAR after Brighton draw with Sheffield United

Jake Staniland — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:52:43 +0000

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed his irritation with the majority of Premier League referees, stating that he doesn’t like “80 percent” of them.

De Zerbi’s remarks come in the wake of recent criticism aimed at officials by high profile managers like Mikel Arteta.

In their most recent match, Brighton drew 1-1 with Sheffield United, extending their winless streak to six league games dating back to September 24. Brighton had a 1-0 lead before Mahmoud Dahoud received a red card for a reckless challenge on Ben Osborn in the second half, allowing the Blades to equalise with an Adam Webster own goal just five minutes later. The visitors almost snatched all three points when some intricate play saw Jayden Bogle drag his shot agonisingly wide.

While De Zerbi had no objections to Dahoud’s sending off, he raised concerns about the inconsistency of VAR in England

“I don’t like their behaviour on the pitch. How would I like to see them change? I only think about my players, it isn’t my job. I accept everything. Now I am working in England and speak only about English referees. England is the only country when there is VAR, you are not sure that the decision is right,” De Zerbi stated on Sky Sports.

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After a promising start to the league campaign, Brighton now find themselves six points adrift of Aston Villa, who beat them 6-1 at Villa Park in the back end of September.

De Zerbi will hope to see better form after the international break as well as an improvement on the injury front with the likes of Pervis Estupinan, Danny Welbeck, Solly March and Evan Ferguson currently struggling with fitness following the hectic schedule.

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“I don’t like 80 per cent of England’s referees” – De Zerbi goes on a furious rant after draw vs Sheffield United

Mehdi Gokal — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 20:57:01 +0000

Roberto De Zerbi went on a furious rant after the game claiming that he does not like most of the referees in the Premier League.

The game saw Brighton take a lead in the 6th minute through Simon Adringa but saw themselves reduced to 10 men in the 69th minute after Mahmoud Dahoud was given a straight red card for an ugly tackle on Ben Osborn.

Sheffield United capitalised on the extra men and equalised 6 minutes later with Adam Webster scoring an own goal for Brighton.

De Zerbi who was an animated figure for most of the game was booked for his furious tirade after the Sheffield equaliser.

After the game, the Italian manager went on an incredible rant and admitted that he does not like 80% of the English referees.

The Seagulls boss said:

“I am honest and clear. I don’t like 80 per cent of England’s referees.”

“It’s not a new thing. I don’t like them. I don’t like their behaviour on the pitch.”

And while he accepted the red-card decision, he criticised the the use of the VAR in the Premier League. He added:

“If I see the new rules it’s a red card, clear.

“But I was a player and the dynamic of the situation wasn’t a red card, but we have to accept (it). Dahoud knows the mistake.”

“England is the only country where, when there is VAR, you are not sure the decision is right.

“In other countries, you have to be sure the referee is 100 per cent right. In England no, I’m not able to understand (that).”

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Roberto De Zerbi speaking after he was booked and Mahmoud Dahoud sent off in Brighton's 1-1 draw with Sheffield Utd ?? pic.twitter.com/LUTP5XuBqt

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 12, 2023

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This is not the first time he has voiced his concerns about the referees and the officiating in the league.

Back in February, he was shown a red card by Darren England for taking out his frustration on him while going down the tunnel after the Fulham game.

He also rejected an apology from Howard Webb when his team were wrongly disallowed a goal against Crystal Palace.

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Pundit tells Man United to sack Erik Ten Hag and hire Premier League ‘beast’

Andrew Walker — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:14:14 +0000

Manchester United should sack Erik Ten Hag and replace him with Roberto De Zerbi.

That is the view of former Aston Villa and Liverpool striker Stan Collymore, who doesn’t think Ten Hag is the right man to lead the Red Devils despite the Dutchman lifting the 2022-23 Carabao Cup in his first season in charge.

Eighth in the Premier League table and on the verge of being dumped out of the Champions League at the group stage, United, who have already been eliminated from the Carabao Cup, are enduring a dreadful run.

And with Luton Town next up for Ten Hag’s struggling side, the pressure on the United boss could be turned up a notch. Failure to beat Rob Edwards’ relegation-threatened Hatters would lead to serious questions being asked over Ten Hag’s position in the Old Trafford dugout.

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