Former Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has likened Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi more to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola than Jurgen Klopp.
The Italian has enjoyed a positive first campaign on the south coast after replacing Graham Potter following his move to Chelsea. Their long-standing boss was snapped up by the Stamford Bridge side which left the opportunity open for the former Shakhtar Donetsk tactician.
Since he arrived at the AMEX Stadium, he has springboarded the Seagulls to European contenders to within six points of the Europa League places. During the course of the season, he has managed to take four points off the Reds including the draw at Anfield thanks to Leandro Trossard's hat-trick before inflicting misery upon on Liverpool while on their travels to the seaside.
