Before the away game against Manchester United, Brighton coach Herzeller was interviewed by Sky Sports and talked about how he will deal with Manchester United's tactics, understanding of the three defenders and Baleba's situation. Brighton...
Before the away game against Manchester United, Brighton coach Herzeller was interviewed by Sky Sports and talked about how he will deal with Manchester United's tactics, understanding of the three defenders and Baleba's situation.
Brighton has won 6 of the past 7 games against Manchester United in the Premier League, and even beat their opponent twice last season. Herzler said: "It's always an honor to play in that stadium (Old Trafford) against one of the biggest clubs in the world. I think our challenge is to maintain stability. We have to turn our last performance against Newcastle into a regular one. We can't just prove it once, we have to prove it twice or even three times. We have the ability to compete with the best in the league. "
"It's also a challenge against Manchester United, they are one of the best teams in the league and have incredible individual quality. Of course, they won against Liverpool, so we expect them to face us with full confidence and belief. We go away and compete at the highest level. Level the competition and we're going to go out there and win games. "
"Going to Old Trafford to play is always a big challenge because the atmosphere there is very special. Secondly, you have to play with firm belief and great courage, especially when you have the ball. You can't just think about defense. What I learned from last season is that you have to perform at the highest level in all the small duels and that was key against Manchester United, especially given the individual quality of their players, who can decide a game in a split second with one action. "
The two teams are currently only 1 point apart in the standings, but Manchester United's investment in the summer window is almost four times that of Brighton. In this regard, Herzler said: "Every time the team signs more top players, it becomes more and more difficult to defeat them. They have followed the formation system of last season and seem to be becoming more stable and getting into the state. The more the team invests, the stronger it will naturally become and the greater the challenge. But we never flinch and are more fearless. We respect every team and every ball. Players, challenge them with the greatest confidence, we believe we can beat any opponent."
Herzeller is very familiar with Amorin's favorite three-back system. He used this formation when coaching his old club St. Pauli: "I often used five backs in my previous club. I know that this formation can cover the entire width of the field, which is easier to defend. This is a Advantages. But you need to maintain a good connection between the lines, and your central defender needs to be able to defend forward, otherwise the opponent will easily turn in front of the defensive line. "
"One of the challenges against a back five is breaking through a very tight defensive line because the players are so close to each other. The key is to be patient and find the opening. Be careful not to force a breakthrough, otherwise it will give the opponent a chance to quickly switch to attack. Therefore, we must wait patiently for opportunities and use the numerical advantage on the wing to force the opponent to move, thereby finding gaps for passing or breakthrough. "
Regarding why he should play as a four-back after landing in the Premier League, Herzeller said: "I think the most important thing is to know what characteristics the players have and what are the most suitable for the club's system. What is the department? What is the best system for players? In which position and based on which tactical system can players maximize their potential? "
"I always stick to my principles, but those principles don't mean you always have to play with a back four or a back five. During the game, you will encounter thousands of different situations, so you must be able to react at any time. We attach great importance to developing players' decision-making ability. According to my experience, this decision-making ability will be better when you stick to your principles. Adapting or adjusting without losing your style is what we're always trying to do. "
Manchester United has used a lot of long passes in recent games, Herzler said when talking about how to deal with it. Said: "They are very good at fighting for the second spot. This is a very effective tactic, but the most important thing is that you understand the starting point of this tactic. How to press the goalkeeper through high position, lock the attacking central defender, and ensure that you are ready to receive the long pass."
"When facing long passes, there are two very important points. One is to strive for the second spot. Second, if you fail to grab the second spot, you must ensure that you are in good position when fighting for the third spot. When the opponent tries to pick the ball, especially when facing Sheshko, you must effectively defend the deep runs of Cunha, Mbemo and Mount."
There was news of the transfer of Brighton midfielder Baleba to Manchester United this summer. The player seemed to be affected by this, and his performance at the beginning of the season was not ideal. However, he reappeared in excellent form in the last game against Newcastle. Herzeller said: "He must let such a good performance become normal. This is the next stage of his growth and maintain stability."
Herzler also hopes that Baleba can overcome the interference of transfer rumors in the game against Manchester United, and he will also Continuous encouragement of players: "In my opinion, it is crucial to always maintain open communication with players. I have a good relationship with Baleba, communicate regularly, and I always share my views on his development and performance. It is important to clearly communicate your expectations of players on and off the field."
"In this relationship, you can criticize Or provide personal feedback that they may not like, but they can understand the intention behind. If Baleba only listens to praise from the outside world, he will not improve. He will get better by getting honest feedback in a stable environment and knowing where he needs to improve, and that's how we support him and help him improve. "
"I often say that there is no end to learning and you will never stop improving. This is the pursuit of our club and the direction of my personal efforts. We've seen progress but the most important thing is to keep moving forward and keep improving because other teams don't stand still and you have to always be ready to adapt and evolve. "
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