Referring to the way Roberto De Zerbi coaches his teams to play with innovative build up play tactics, which are included in this book, Pep Guardiola said "I think Brighton is playing something unique, special," and "he monopolises the ball in a way I haven't seen for a long, long time."

Take your chance to coach your team to bait the press, play out from the back with fast and intricate passing combinations, and create space and overloads high up the pitch. Focus on creativity, movement, and rotations with third man link players to break through pressure, positional interchanges to break down defences, and supporting runs to finish attacks quickly and efficiently.

The 92 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Roberto De Zerbi's training sessions at Benevento (2), Sassuolo (57), Shakhtar Donetsk (5), and Brighton & Hove Albion (28) between 2018 and 2023.

Build Up, Passing & Attacking Positional Practices included:

RondosPassing CombinationsPositional Possession GamesPositional Build Up PlayAttacking Positional Patterns of PlayAttacking Combinations and Finishing

Roberto De Zerbi's Practice Examples:

Receiving Angles for Build Up Through Lines Support Play Passing CircuitPositional Build Up Play Possession Game in Centre of the PitchBait the Press and Find the Right Moment to Advance Build Up PlayCombination Play Wide, Reset to Centre Back, and Attack Through FlankPassing Across Back Line and Attacking Through Centre with Inverted ForwardsShort Passing Combination Play and Finishing 3-Stations Circuit

"Pay attention to what I'm going to say because I'm pretty convinced I'm right - Roberto De Zerbi is one of the most influential managers in the last 20 years."

Pep Guardiola