Juego De Zerbi

Spurs under De Zerbi 
Tactics • Player roles • Game model
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De Zerbi ball 🧵

This is a perfect example of how a Roberto De Zerbi team creates an artificial transition. From the GK to a goal scoring opportunity within a matter of seconds. I’ll show the full clip at the end so you can see it in action.

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@HotspurLane Ez Abde

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@FabrizioRomano He will be back within 2 years.

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During Roberto De Zerbi’s time at Brighton, Evan Ferguson’s value rose from £500k to a reported £100m before injuries stalled his progress.

Brighton are still profiting from players developed under RDZ. Jean Paul van Hecke’s £52m move to Tottenham is the latest example.

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@LastWordOnSpurs @szyexcl Bergvall & Gray to stay and maybe Bentancur & Sarr leaves. Maybe Sarr on loan.

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Ledley King would have been the perfect CB in today’s game. Ball playing cb’s that can cover large spaces are rare and very expensive.

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@LastWordOnSpurs @szyexcl Maybe Bergvall stays then?

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A little breakdown of some of De Zerbi’s principals in action against MK dons for any that care about this sort of thing.

#spurs

[Juego De Zerbi @doublepivot42]

De Zerbi ball 🧵

This is a perfect example of how a Roberto De Zerbi team creates an artificial transition. From the GK to a goal scoring opportunity within a matter of seconds. I’ll show the full clip at the end so you can see it in action.

[Juego De Zerbi @doublepivot42]

The second part of the build up shows the wide rotations in play. If the full back runs wide , the winger will cut inside. Note the positions of these 3 players, winger tucks inside, CM pulls wide, FB furthest forward. They’ve swapped positions but the structure remains stable.

[Juego De Zerbi @doublepivot42]

De Zerbi ball 🧵

This is a perfect example of how a Roberto De Zerbi team creates an artificial transition. From the GK to a goal scoring opportunity within a matter of seconds. I’ll show the full clip at the end so you can see it in action.

[Juego De Zerbi @doublepivot42]

In the first clip you can see how the GK is used as a 3rd CB, putting his foot on the ball to entice the opposition forward from a mid block. As soon as the forward jumps and the opposition push forward, the sequence starts.

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This is a perfect example of what I talk about in the thread.

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What Spurs fans can expect under Roberto De Zerbi 🧵

De Zerbi’s football isn’t just a formation. It’s a game model designed to solve football’s biggest problems.

Here’s what you’ll notice this season and why.

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What Spurs fans can expect under Roberto De Zerbi 🧵

De Zerbi’s football isn’t just a formation. It’s a game model designed to solve football’s biggest problems.

Here’s what you’ll notice this season and why.

[Juego De Zerbi @doublepivot42]

@RisingStarXI He’s got that blend of confidence/ arrogance in his game. Player.

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Transfers will make more sense

Instead of asking:

“Is he a good player?”

Ask:

“What role is he being signed to perform?”

De Zerbi recruits profiles more than names.

Once you understand the roles, many transfer decisions become much easier to understand.

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Rest defence

Even while attacking, De Zerbi wants protection against counter-attacks.

Attacking shape and defensive shape are connected.

Lose the ball…

Win it back quickly.

If not…

Recover into structure.