Brighton supervisor Roberto de Zerbi rolled a Michael Jordan inspirational video earlier than the Seagulls’ electrical win at Arsenal. Not solely did the end result successfully knock Arsenal out of the title race. It places Brighton ready to qualify for European motion subsequent season.
Deniz Undav, who scored Brighton’s second purpose in , spoke to reporters about Brighton’s build-up for the sport. Following a 5-1 pounding at residence by Everton, de Zerbi needed to point out the gamers how basketball icon Michael Jordan impressed himself to carry out.
“He confirmed us a video from a well-known individual, Michael Jordan,” Undav mentioned postmatch. “[de Zerbi] confirmed us how he bought motivated or he motivated himself each sport. He confirmed us after the defeat in opposition to Everton. I feel it was the fitting selection to point out us a video like this. We confirmed as we speak how we bought ready for the sport and the way mentally sturdy we’re.”
It was a mentally sturdy exhibiting on the Emirates. Arsenal, which solely misplaced as soon as at residence previous to this sport, struggled. Brighton outpossessed, outshot and easily dominated the sport.
Brighton boss not a Michael Jordan fan, however wanted video
Roberto de Zerbi added that he’s not a basketball fan. The Italian doesn’t watch the game, however he does acknowledge greatness in champions. He needed to speak a few of that mentality to his Brighton gamers.
“I don’t like basketball however I like the mentality of the champion in each sport, and if I can be taught one thing from the massive, huge champions I’ll,” de Zerbi mentioned.
“We wish to develop into, not an enormous crew, however greater than now. I feel crucial half to enhance is the mentality. We’re not used to taking part in so many video games in a small interval.”
If de Zerbi is making an attempt to speak his mentality wishes to his Brighton gamers, he’s doing exceptionally effectively. Brighton has received now in opposition to Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea on the highway and a draw at Anfield. Controversy protected a slim win for Spurs in London earlier this marketing campaign.
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