I would do anything to see Barça play with such cohesiveness in attack and defence. Love him or hate him, De Zerbi ball is exciting.

@feliperodriguez3972

6 ай бұрын

They have draw or lost their last 5 games. If people are already asking for Xavi's head, can't imagine what his present would be after a 6-1 defeat.

@omaari155

6 ай бұрын

​@@feliperodriguez3972 they have many injuries always coach can't solve problems and he didn't get replacement players who left if he was in barce his excisting ball and barce players wouldn't left as they are left nw brigthon

@danielmontoya2494

6 ай бұрын

Also hes coaching brighton not barca. They are on completely different levels and expectations

@rickiesgucci4814

6 ай бұрын

ngl brighton's defense is kinda shite

@danbo967

6 ай бұрын

@@omaari155 you are acting as tho barca didn't have a lot of injuries going on so far in the season (Sergi Roberto, Pedri, De Jong, Kounde, Raphina, Iñigo, Lewandowski). We are 3rd in la Liga (4 points from being 1st) and 1st in our champions league group despite all that and yet the fan base is crying that Xavi should leave.

This feels more like a mini-documentary. Pretty nice.

I'm a Brighton fan and watching De Zerbi has completely changed my view of the game, he makes football make sense as well as making it so fun!

@dinosgura

4 ай бұрын

One of his most influential teachers is surely Zdenek Zeman, you can see the same geometry in his offensive football.

@frederickrich7393

4 ай бұрын

U.T.A

@markoconnor4380

2 ай бұрын

I've been so impressed with dunk .....his easily the best English centre half

I think there has been something lost in translation about what de Zerbi call 'solutions'. From what I get from the video author, it seems like he interprets them akin to mathematical solutions 'if this happens do that', but in Italian 'soluzioni' has also the meaning of 'alternatives ', aka de Zerbi tries to give the men on the pitch a series of alternatives always ready to be exploited, so not really a mechanical series of passages in response to the opponent, but the chance of the players to freely express themselves because of the abundant alternatives of play given by occupying the spaces well.

@tadtomd

6 ай бұрын

100% agree I also don’t find that his system is as rigid or mechanical as described in the video. The build up phase certainly is but there’s lots of room for individual creativity and flair from the wingers and forwards to choose how they attack

@mariadanielalavia8877

6 ай бұрын

It's the same here in Argentina when we talk about coaches or teachers giving you solutions "soluciones" is about making your team or pupils to have more tools and ways to solve a problem, more knowledge, know more about what they're doing, unleash creativity, etc. Also I remember watching him in his first season at Sassuolo and just knew he had something special bcs of how well tactically but also creative his teams are. I watched every Sassuolo game for lots of seasons and I'm just a fan of AS Roma. The rationality of positional play concepts applied to other styles of play in italian or south american teams (like Scaloni) is less about rational decisions on the pitch and more about having more tools and ways to break the opposition defence, instead of having to rely that much on each individual player taking the best optimal decision for a pass or a long ball which at the end kills creativity, dribbling, one-twos and all what players like to do which is just play and having fun.

@thepurist_

6 ай бұрын

This is great to know, thanks. It’s clear De Zerbi, and other positional coaches, aim to give their players a feeling of comfort so they can express themselves, as you say. However when both the positioning of the players and the timing of the actions is dictated by the system it undeniably limits the scope for creativity. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but certainly in buildup you can see the repetitive patterns that have been designed by De Zerbi himself.

@majukun

6 ай бұрын

@@thepurist_ true, but I guess it depends on the player, some players given freedom would not know what to do with that, other thrive in it. For de Zerbi the latter are usually the wingers (Berardi or boga back at Sassuolo as an example, one with his passing skills, the other with his dribbling prowess) that are given much more freedom. Anyway, great video.

@dantebrolin5971

6 ай бұрын

I agree I look at it as a mathematical solution with specific rules, yet those rules shift depending on how you choose to go at it. its less of following the equation (his structure and rules) the way you are taught and more of following those rules and sticking to the structure but going at it from a different methodology. they are given that structure but with that they have a multitude of different ways to attack the problem. Follow those rules without breaking them to get to the answer not follow the rules exactly to get to your answer, as long as they get the right answer within the confines of the equation and the concept the means of doing it doesn't particularly matter because you still got to the answer. In that sense de zerbi's structure of football is extremely rigid but at the same time free flowing and extremely flexible in different situations. but it allows for everyone to almost instinctually know when the ball is coming, where it will go and where they need to be for the best chances.

Watching everyone build up with two midfields just shows you how great and clever Busquets was that he didnt need a partner to build up, completely press resistance

@bellerophon6897

6 ай бұрын

Busi was a genius, however teams are pressing way better right now, not sure if he could fulfill the same single pivot role at the same level in nowadays football

@bradd__

6 ай бұрын

@@bellerophon6897 you cannot press prime Busquets

@sigfigronath

6 ай бұрын

they did tho, prime real and many teams tried to press but then decided to not press and cut the options @@bellerophon6897

@user-mw6ec4pf7u

6 ай бұрын

@@bradd__Bayern did press him and totally out played him in 2013

@bradd__

5 ай бұрын

@@jamesmccaul2945 He was the best at it for me because he had no pace or power, like the best of the modern day like Rodri just pure intelligence and elite positioning. Most teams use to build up with two deep midfielders and still do but Busquets intelligence cannot be explained he was special not very eye can see how he beats the press on his own and solves build up problems on his own

Damn I thought that it will be just tactical analysis but I witnessed work of art that got me emotional. Great stuff

@Ashamed.Loser69

2 ай бұрын

At times it was even a poetry in slow-motion.😌

"...the static becomes the dynamic, slow becomes the fast, the calm becomes the storm..." Hell yeah! Although it's a tactical analysis video, you managed to catch the emotional aspect of De Zerbi's style by your choice of words. I can see that you are genuinely passionate about making these videos, and you are good at it.

He help us finally break into Europe and progress to the round of 16, this man will always be remembered as an honourable seagull in my eyes

This is a really well detailed analysis of De Zerbi’s philosophy and methods, from neutral a perspective they play a such an elegant yet aggressive way which is so entertaining to watch. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video thank you Purist.

@thepurist_

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed :)

What a time to be a football fan, we have De Zerbi, Alonso, Xabi evolving the tactical game. And we have you to explain their philosophies to us, so thank you.

@BigRenz13

2 ай бұрын

Did you mean De Zerbi, Xabi Alonso and ANGE? 😛

@angyieharry2256

2 ай бұрын

Xabi and Alonso are the same person. WTF ???

I’ve played 2 seasons behind Rob on the midfield as a defensive midfielder. Everybody that knew Rob as a player can tell the way Brighton is playing is a reflection of how Rob used to play. I’m from the Dutch football school so it was nothing new to me. Great to see how he translated it to his players 👏🏿👏🏿

@Ashamed.Loser69

2 ай бұрын

I've played for him as a LB, great guy.👏🏿

Im a big fan of italian football. This man made me love watching Sassuolo Calcio and love the club itself. Roberto, I miss you in Sassol but wish you great success! ⬛🟩

I am not an avid commenter, but this video was so well structured and edited that deserved one for sure. Congrats and thank you!

@thepurist_

6 ай бұрын

That’s very kind, thank you for commenting :)

Brilliant work but what i loved the most was the last part, the contradiction. It is a real footballing matter to discuss, because as much as we love watching that cohesion and understanding of space, of each other positions.. you have to ask how much improvisation and creativity is left to the main protagonists

@paulie-g

3 ай бұрын

That's really the question with all "positional play"-heavy systems, and what Diniz's relationism ideas are meant to counteract (in terms of culture). This is why Alonso's playstyle is so interesting - he tries to integrate them both. I certainly wouldn't want everyone playing pure positional - it can feel very sterile even if it gets results.

The cinematic twist of this makes it your best video ever! Thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish 10/10

This was fantastically well written, congrats on a great video.

I think he is the best to take the Barca job. He has shown he can do a lot with lesser players. Barca has a young squad that needs to overachieve. Beautiful video by the way !

@Fabii2000

Ай бұрын

As if anyone wants to join barca lel

i hate the fact that in italy hes either loved or hated (and heavily) as an italian im ashamed, how you cant love him and his playstyle

Brighton being the protagonist is so true.

I’d love to see him coach this current Barca team. I’m sure we’d see a monster version of the team

@jun1art

6 ай бұрын

if he goes to barca, he would end up getting sacked because barca fans dislike to lose and they will always think losing one game is a death sentences 😂 , even if they won , each of em know how to critize a small flaws. also some fake fans also lid and manipulate the scenario. Trust me, at this point, this present, xavi is the perfect coach that would get good players ( lewa, kounde, joao, raphinha, kessie , auba, adama) because his name and barca reputation combine, and also he trust la masia without hurting their financial problem at this point.

@Victor-wc2vf

6 ай бұрын

@@jun1artbro, adama plays in Fulham

@SirBloxy

5 ай бұрын

​@@jun1artkessie auba and adama don't play anymore😂😂😂

@jun1art

5 ай бұрын

@@Victor-wc2vf yes,but adama was willing to play w barca even with a small salary at that time

@jun1art

5 ай бұрын

@@SirBloxy its true, but they did came and play for barca, if barca has no problem with ffp, they will stay, they know the situation and they still glad that they become part of rebuilding barca again

Ive watched the Premier league since it started and football long before it. Every now and then a team comes along that plays with pace technique togetherness and a freedom that only a coach can allow them to have. Brighton are a joy to watch a real breath of fresh air.

I see De Zerbi video, I click

Its such beautiful footballing philosophy. Everyone who comes on board including the fans share the dream so its not just his happiness prioritized. Great video n thanks

As a young person who has seen mostly the more modern era of football, I am a little sad that I did not live in the era where football tactics were less "mechanical and rigid" and were more dependent on the creativity and individual skills of the players, obviously. These aspects are still important for football systems to function, but they no longer play as important role as they did before.

@susogozu

5 ай бұрын

Totally agree, it has taken out the element of surprise alot and def makes the game a little less exciting majority of the time. Also creating a whole different type set of players in these current generations

@sphalush8261

5 ай бұрын

this also comes with an unintended advantage=less serious injuries

@CryptoZillian

4 ай бұрын

I grew up with the great Italian teams of the 80s and 90s and the Johan Cruyff philosophy here in the Netherlands and those were more tactical than the modern teams. In the youth teams in the Netherlands we were drilled with build up play all day long. I think people in England just woke up to these tactical principles in the last 20 years. I do remember a game against Graham Taylor England in the 90s and the dutch team completely dominated them. Tony Adams kept hoofing the ball and gifted possession away which made it easy to control the game for the dutch. I think Venables was the first English coach who had some tactical principles because he coached in Spain.

because of guys like him, Pep, Klopp, Cruyff, Mourinho and many others I still love football. Maybe someday I'll gonna can work with this game and build my own history, in my right proportions.

@PazLeBon

6 ай бұрын

GL

@dhamovjan4760

5 ай бұрын

Mourinho is an interesting and successful Coach but his football philosophy does not fit between the other names at al.

Brilliant video. I love how you weave together narrative with examples that illustrate your points. I will say, De Zerbi ensures his team plays really well during build-up, but I don't think it's always at the cost of individuality or moments of brilliance. Mitoma still gets plenty of opportunities to showcase his exceptional dribbling. There are still chances for the exceptional solo long goals (I'm thinking specifically of Enciso's screamer from last season). It's a bit like being an actor in a play or a movie: just because everything has been intensely rehearsed and is guided by a director doesn't mean there are no opportunities for individual expression. Plus, if you have prepared really cautiously for a game and choreographed the crucial parts of team play, it might mean that players know even better when there are good opportunities to express themselves.

I love this man’s passion I’m a Liverpool fan and I think he really could thrive with us

I like the final chapter however I think it’s completely misunderstood when De Zerbi mentions “solutions”. The ultimate aim is to create players who are capable of making decisions. It’s not as rigid as is suggested. There’s still lots of room for individuality. For Example, Pascal Gross plays very differently from Billy Gilmour even when given the same role.

Good stuff, I love seeing your editing style progress!

That was an elite watch, so beautifully written and edited, better than typical media pieces on sky sports or whatever have you

you make the best football documentaries/youtube essays you there mate. wonderfully told and very clear a pleasure to watch. Always come away even more fascinated and in awe of the individuals you talk about. none more than De Zebri.

The fact weve got injuries all over the shop but still able to compete in the PL and Europe proves your point about players playing positionally. We'd be a right mess now if we couldnt swap one player for another within the system. When you dont have a budget for half a team of flair playera, then this philosophy is crucial

Just imagine De Zerbi as Barça coach and Xabi alonso as Real Madrid coach... el clasico would be on another level 🥵

@shaquillethomas1544

6 ай бұрын

So true

@alitiz8672

5 ай бұрын

Roberto will come to Milan next year mark my words

@ryanfinnerty6239

4 ай бұрын

Facts

@FadlyH23

3 ай бұрын

In your dream

Lovely to see you back. LEGEND

after all the bad times Brighton have gone through, they Di Zerb this time of glory.

Beautifully done. Great job.

I’ve been here since the beginning.;Happy to see you’ve come so far.

Fantastic quality. Thank you for this!

Great job with the new style of video. Very enjoyable to watch.

The quality of videos have made a jump. Good job!

This is beautiful to watch, very well done. From the words to the clips to the background music...it's very appealing. I love it!

This is an incredibly high quality video. Great work.

Love this format. It is your best video IMO

Brilliant video! Especially your final remarks. Thank you!

Imagine Frenkie De Jong being coached by De Zerbi.

man the level of story telling in this video really feels outstanding. Great job @thepurist for such quality content

the work is monumental, keep going

as an aspiring coach myself this video is a master piece and i watch it once every week

Definitely your best video thus far

Excellent video, drew me in with the intirguing perspective and analysis, beyond the football and tactics theres a real philosophy that one can learn from in life in general. Thank you for your work 🙌🏾

I really enjoyed your work on De Zerbi. Weldon 💐

love the new style of edits. phenomenal video :)

Wow, this video is very well written 👍 Keep up the amazing videos! 😊

Thank you very much for this ode to such an artist.

Thanks to the algorithm for suggesting this video. I really appreciate your style and substance.

I'm totally for this football philosophy. Organisation and not reliance on single individuals is the secret of any collective success. Football or not. Very pleasent to watch and I guess to play

This probably the greatest football related video i've ever seen in my life

Really excellent. Love your analysis, insight, and eloquent wording. Your in-depth knowledge is easily apparent, and you are gifted with words. Probably the best explanation I have heard of this more modern, structural, tactical game of today. Very impressive. 👏

His football is how I've been playing fifa for years. I never thought it would be possible to play like that irl. When playing with friends they kept saying you're just countering but stats always showed I was in possession more than them. For some reason tho I could only do it with italy properly. 433 was my base but I could quickly shift to a 3241, a 3313 or a 3232 when I had to go all out if needed

@gilolewi576

6 ай бұрын

At last i got my bro i too use this but more of 4-4-2 since fifa 15 and i have perfected it but i never thought it was applicable irl

@yassersuliman5096

6 ай бұрын

What’s your tactics please

@Charles_uzor

5 ай бұрын

I will win any of you on the EA sports Fc 24 💀

Probably one of if not your best videos!

Dude what a video thank you for your effort.

de zerbi coaches an exciting brand of football. he makes his way up the pitch in layers with the third man facing forward and playing an aggressive pass or dribble. it breaks defenses down real quick.

Excellent video mate ! Pls keep up the good work 😍

Excellent done....thank you.....reminds me of a quote I read somewhere: "Playing football with your feet is one thing, but playing football with your heart is another. To some, football is the best sport in the world. To others, it is their world."

Is it possible to see another video about tactical developments in the brazil national team after the following games this weekend?

There is the brighton vid i was waiting for. Thanks!

one of your best videos if not the best. I thought it was gonna be like the other tactical videos but instead i felt like it was a documentary. I hope you keep creating the same work of art eventually.

amazing video. watched it multiple times these last couple of weeks

His style of play made me a fan of brighton, i love to watch them play this beautiful game

Beautifully done video Keep on growing brother

Oh i love xavi bit i would absolutely love see de zerbi with a better squad like barcas🔥

There is no contradiction. Discipline improves the individual talent. Self-control is freedom.

Make a video about Fluminense in Libertadores pls

I like most of your videos but this one really raised the bar, especially at the end. Felt also like you were echoing some of Jamie Hamilton’s laments on positionalism.

I came here as soon as I heard that Xavi was leaving Barcelona at the end of the season

@kuyonza94

2 ай бұрын

Just announced Barca are aiming to sign him to replace Xavi

Amazing video mate.

Good training coach..am currently the youth coach in my country Kenya and am a vivid follower of your trainings.

Really glad you made something in the essay format. It is something missing in this niche

I need him in Barça, hope to see him next season

De Zerbi needs to learn with Guardiola's Barcelona: automatism and patters for game construction it's necessary, but, on the final third, you need give more freedom to the players: the MSN strike (Messi, Suarez and Neymar) with Iniesta and Xavi in the middle was that!

Incredible work👏

12:39 idk if it was intentional but to pick Marlon when talking about the restriction necessary to De Zerbi's game when Marlon just recently joined Diniz's Fluminense which is appointed by many as the "opposite philosophy" is genious

Such a impressive breakdown of De Zerbi football philosophy..... really enjoyed watching it

Mate. I love watching your videos.

Outstanding work, mate

Great content ! Thanks for breaking it down

Wow this was amazingly done video great work

Do you think this rigid structure will help simplify the game for Ansu and help him not trying so much to over do things he isn't capable of, and in turn get back his confidence? Or does it take away individualistic flares that Ansu has been trying regain since his injuries and in turn eliminating what made him the type of player he was/wants to be and perhaps, won't be successful without a system in the future? Either way, I just hope he continue to develop well and return to Barca soon.

@danielmontoya2494

6 ай бұрын

Imo the system will help ansu as it gives lots of space to attackers and the n10 is one of the most involved in De zerbis team

@Eanakba

6 ай бұрын

he chose brighton himself and he seems like a smart player, i think he went there for specific things and felt confident he could get something out of it.

@JacoboSnake

5 ай бұрын

Barca knows what they’re doing

What a great job you did!

Can you analyze Liverpool tactics ?

The storytelling is this video is exceptional. Well done lad

great video man! keep it up!

this was top...i liked the last part especially...😅ik that comes frm the paradigm change that dinizmo is bringing to the world of football...certainly a good conversation to have

He should take over his boyhood club Milan. The squad is being wasted by Pioli. He would make that team incredible.

Loved the video, GREAT content

THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

Beautiful video thanks !

Had to pause the vid to comment this: that was an amazing intro!

Excellent video!

Best video to date!