Evan Ferguson Can Compete With the Best in Europe, Says Roberto De Zerbi

Posted by atmatem3 on September 22nd, 2023

De Zerbi's work since replacing Graham Potter has been nothing short of incredible. He has introduced an exciting brand of football at Amex Stadium while subverting some established Premier League conventions along the way.

Daniel Levy seems oblivious to why people keep drawing back. After all, this man oozes talent and style in abundance.

Goals

De Zerbi has taken over from former manager Graham Potter to lead Brighton's attacking play with great success. According to various metrics - including expected goals, assists and turnovers leading directly to shots - they rank first in the Premier League.

De Zerbi attributes his team's success to possession. He uses double pivots from deep to draw opposition into the centre of the pitch, then attacks in short bursts against them.

De Zerbi's teams often boasted the highest possession share in their respective leagues during his most recent jobs at Sassuolo and Shakhtar.

Goal-scoring ability

Roberto De Zerbi believes Brighton & Hove Albion young striker Evan Ferguson can one day compete with some of Europe's elite marksmen. De Zerbi believes he offers much more than a threat in front of goal and has potential to rival some of Europe's best players.

Ferguson joined Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min as 18-year-old strikers to score Premier League hat-tricks this season; his performance against Newcastle United on Saturday evening demonstrating his goal-scoring prowess with three impressive goals: poacher's finish, superb improvised flick and deflected effort en route to scoring his treble treble.

Ferguson thrives under De Zerbi's possession-heavy 4-2-3-1 system at Brighton, benefiting from ample space during their build-up process. When full-backs invert and wide players hold width, leaving him ample area in which to operate; often this involves connecting with team-mates in deeper areas to receive vertical passes onto his feet before striking for goals.

Goal-scoring potential

Ferguson stands to thrive in a league which increasingly demands strikers capable of dropping deep to link with runners, such as De Zerbi does. Already considered an accomplished finisher, De Zerbi knows his teenager has untapped potential that can only get better with time.

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Ferguson frequently moves away from the ball, using a bending run to initially surprise his direct opponent before darting into space beyond their defence (below). From here he can use his speed or aggressive play style to outpace or bully past players before shooting with either foot.

As Brighton chairman Tony Bloom and chief executive Paul Barber have expressed, it's evident that Brighton chairman Tony Bloom and chief executive Paul Barber are delighted by Ferguson's impressive performances at Amex Stadium. Ferguson should receive more first-team opportunities next season provided he doesn't get snapped up by one of the game's major clubs; also, Europa League qualifying campaigns provide him with greater chances to prove himself.

Goal-scoring record

He joined Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler and Chris Bart-Williams (deceased) as one of only four Premier League players aged 19 or younger to score a Premier League hat-trick when he hit three against Arsenal on April 18. Additionally, this goal cemented his place amongst this season's elite scorers; placing his Expected Goals (xG) per 90 at 0.24; second only behind Tottenham's Son Heung-min (0.71).

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Roberto De Zerbi has taken Brighton to new heights in the league, giving them hope of qualifying for Europe for the first time ever in their history. His football has become some of the most exciting in England while earning respect and admiration among his peers around Europe.

Graham Potter had already left Brighton when Chelsea lured him away in September. Brighton directors knew exactly who to hire in his place: an almost unknown figure from Brescia in Italy has since proven an asset for their side.