“From every area of the team, I want productivity,” is the view of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag - and Roberto De Zerbi has implemented a similar style at Brighton.
The two go head-to-head at Wembley on Sunday in an FA Cup semi-final that is sure to offer a scintillating game of entertainment for fans of both sides, as well as the neutral. The mantra for both is the same, defence is the first line of attack.
Ten Hag has previously stated his intent to implement his pressing philosophy since taking to the dugout last summer. “We want to press and that has to be the intention all day. It's about the Man United football and about the Man United identity and philosophy.
