Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi performed down reviews of a possible transfer to Tottenham Hotspur to exchange Antonio Conte, saying on Friday that his sole focus is on his membership’s battle to qualify for Europe subsequent season.
Conte’s contract expires within the shut season and the Italian supervisor’s future at Spurs is up within the air after the north London membership was knocked out of the FA Cup and Champions League, leaving it with nothing to play for however a top-four end.
Fellow Italian De Zerbi signed a four-year deal when he took over at Brighton in September, changing Graham Potter who joined Chelsea, persevering with a revival within the membership’s fortunes with a gorgeous model of soccer.
“I have a long contract with Brighton and I’m happy to work here. I’m enjoying working with these players,” De Zerbi instructed reporters when questioned in regards to the hyperlinks forward of Saturday’s Premier League conflict away at Leeds United.
“I’m delighted with the performance of my players. We have a dream and we know we can write a new history for the club. That’s very important for us and a nice challenge.”
Brighton, which gained promotion to the Premier League in 2017, has by no means performed in European competitors.
De Zerbi’s facet is on a powerful run with 4 wins in its final seven video games to sit down eighth, 4 factors behind fifth-placed Liverpool having performed two fewer video games.
“I am really pleased for my players and I am happy for their performances and results,” he added.
“We want to arrive in Europe but we have to push and take it game by game. Tomorrow starts a difficult period with three games in a week, but we are ready to fight for our targets.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com