Guardiola's statement that Roberto De Zerbi is "one of the most influential managers in 20 years" is a testament to De Zerbi's innovative approach to football tactics and his ability to shape the way teams play. De Zerbi's philosophy revolves around being the protagonist in games, meaning his teams aim to control the match, dictate the tempo, and impose their style of play regardless of the opponent. De Zerbi's methods, such as building up in a 2-4-2-2 formation, using artificial transitions, inviting pressure, playing into the pressure, and employing third-man combinations, have had a significant influence on modern football. The manual provides a complete breakdown of De Zerbi’s in-possession game model, progressing through each phase of play (starting with building vs the high press, progressing through the mid-block, beating the low defensive block and finishing in the box). Followed by 40 Tactical practices to coach each phase and key tactical principles.

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