Eusebio Di Francesco
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Been my second choice manager signing for 3 seasons now.. (After Conte).
It was Eusebio.
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he was piss poor at his Lecce period, I don't think he has done anything memorable before Sassuolo
don't know if this would be a good idea
don't know if this would be a good idea
Berlusconi
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He's a Zdenak Zeman understudy, so at least we know the attacking side of the ball will improve
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#UCLDNA
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Reminds me of Allegri..
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Very team work type teams. Well coordinated, seamless, PMs during matches to stay in coordination.
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players who are prepared to sacrifice themselves and work for the team. If they don’t all work together, then everyone struggles.
“The way my trident works, put simply, is that one forward goes on the wing, one attacks the first post, one attacks the second.
“The three strikers have to move in a co-ordinated fashion and in that sense Domenico Berardi is the best. Nicola Sansone comes straight after him in that list.
“I want forwards who take men on and go for the goal. Otherwise, if everyone is running along lateral lines, then you run out of pitch.”
Di Francesco outlined a typical Berardi move on the right side of the trident.
“First he has to control the ball already preparing it for the next move. Then he has to move the ball towards the centre and run at the goal. He mustn’t go wide, I don’t like him crossing, as the full-back and midfielders have to focus on providing width.
“It’s risky, but you don’t get anywhere without risks. I always tell the players ‘if you get it wrong, it’s my fault.’ I don’t understand teachers who shout at children to pass, not dribble. You’ll ruin new talent like that.
“The centre-forward must always attack the goal and run in that direction. Only the linesman should run towards the corner flag, not the striker.
“I also want the three forwards to live off the errors of the opposition. Against Juventus, Alex Sandro made a mistake and Matteo Politano didn’t get on the end of the ball. ‘I didn’t expect it.’ A striker must never tell me that.”
Evidently Di Francesco is not a fan of the False 9 approach, but there are exceptions.
“If Francesco Totti does it, then that works, because he can put the ball anywhere he wants it to go. Diego Perotti also surprised me in that role, as he is one of the best wingers for taking men on, but can also do well in the centre.
“My ideal Number 9 is Simone Zaza, who I consider to be extraordinary. When he was at Sassuolo I’d ask him if he ran hard in training, then would show him the statistics at the Mapei Centre – something other clubs don’t have – and noted this wasn’t good enough. If he didn’t improve, he’d be on the bench. It was great motivation, because statistics don’t lie.
“Other great centre-forwards are Edin Dzeko, who at the moment is not playing at his best with Roma, and Carlos Bacca. The Colombian always goes towards the goal and doesn’t wander about aimlessly.
“In my view Bacca and Berardi would be first choice starters anywhere they go. Mind you, don’t try to turn that into a headline suggesting I’m going to Milan. I’ve been accosted to the Nazionale job too. It’s pleasing, but it all remains just gossip.”
Berardi has said he wants to be trained by Di Francesco in future as well, so could they reunite outside of Sassuolo?
“Domenico cares for me and doesn’t want to break that bond. He has great talent, but at times makes me angry. It’s as if he’s one of my kids…”
“The way my trident works, put simply, is that one forward goes on the wing, one attacks the first post, one attacks the second.
“The three strikers have to move in a co-ordinated fashion and in that sense Domenico Berardi is the best. Nicola Sansone comes straight after him in that list.
“I want forwards who take men on and go for the goal. Otherwise, if everyone is running along lateral lines, then you run out of pitch.”
Di Francesco outlined a typical Berardi move on the right side of the trident.
“First he has to control the ball already preparing it for the next move. Then he has to move the ball towards the centre and run at the goal. He mustn’t go wide, I don’t like him crossing, as the full-back and midfielders have to focus on providing width.
“It’s risky, but you don’t get anywhere without risks. I always tell the players ‘if you get it wrong, it’s my fault.’ I don’t understand teachers who shout at children to pass, not dribble. You’ll ruin new talent like that.
“The centre-forward must always attack the goal and run in that direction. Only the linesman should run towards the corner flag, not the striker.
“I also want the three forwards to live off the errors of the opposition. Against Juventus, Alex Sandro made a mistake and Matteo Politano didn’t get on the end of the ball. ‘I didn’t expect it.’ A striker must never tell me that.”
Evidently Di Francesco is not a fan of the False 9 approach, but there are exceptions.
“If Francesco Totti does it, then that works, because he can put the ball anywhere he wants it to go. Diego Perotti also surprised me in that role, as he is one of the best wingers for taking men on, but can also do well in the centre.
“My ideal Number 9 is Simone Zaza, who I consider to be extraordinary. When he was at Sassuolo I’d ask him if he ran hard in training, then would show him the statistics at the Mapei Centre – something other clubs don’t have – and noted this wasn’t good enough. If he didn’t improve, he’d be on the bench. It was great motivation, because statistics don’t lie.
“Other great centre-forwards are Edin Dzeko, who at the moment is not playing at his best with Roma, and Carlos Bacca. The Colombian always goes towards the goal and doesn’t wander about aimlessly.
“In my view Bacca and Berardi would be first choice starters anywhere they go. Mind you, don’t try to turn that into a headline suggesting I’m going to Milan. I’ve been accosted to the Nazionale job too. It’s pleasing, but it all remains just gossip.”
Berardi has said he wants to be trained by Di Francesco in future as well, so could they reunite outside of Sassuolo?
“Domenico cares for me and doesn’t want to break that bond. He has great talent, but at times makes me angry. It’s as if he’s one of my kids…”
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http://www.football-italia.net/81896/edf-how-i-adapted-zeman-4-3-3
More about his 4-3-3. Love it.
“My football is about vertical passes, give and go, attacking the space. I always tell the lads: two square passes are already too many,” Di Francesco told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
This follows on from his mentor Zeman, who also used the 4-3-3 system and used to say ‘possession is futile.’
“Movement off the ball is important, as football is all about timing and spaces. Those movements are repeated over and over again in training continually. Repetition is fundamental.
“If I had to take over a team mid-season, then I would adapt, but if a club chooses me as their Coach then they have to commit themselves to my style of football.
“There is only one problem with the 4-3-3, which is you struggle to mark the opposition playmaker. For the rest, it’s spectacular. In training I never work on a second tactical system.
“I like to have many players around the ball so they can win it back. If the opposition attacks us, we’re in Heaven… Zeman used to attack in every move, whereas I have more of my own style. Aggression is good, but not every time. On occasion you need to wait for the right moment.
“Zeman was 10 years ahead of his time. He is the Coach I learned the most from and he’s also the only one who really made me laugh.
“I will say I haven’t followed his fitness regime. I love my lads too much to put them through that! We used to run 1,000 metres 10 times for four days in a row, then run with heavy sacks on our shoulders, running up and down big steps…”
“As with Maurizio Sarri, the reference for defenders is the ball. The defence must move to where the ball is, not the position of the opponents.
“Balance is also fundamental, as if one full-back goes on the attack, the other one has to stay close to the centre-backs. Obviously if I was the Coach of Real Madrid then I’d make both full-backs go forward. I need to be riskier.
More about his 4-3-3. Love it.
“My football is about vertical passes, give and go, attacking the space. I always tell the lads: two square passes are already too many,” Di Francesco told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
This follows on from his mentor Zeman, who also used the 4-3-3 system and used to say ‘possession is futile.’
“Movement off the ball is important, as football is all about timing and spaces. Those movements are repeated over and over again in training continually. Repetition is fundamental.
“If I had to take over a team mid-season, then I would adapt, but if a club chooses me as their Coach then they have to commit themselves to my style of football.
“There is only one problem with the 4-3-3, which is you struggle to mark the opposition playmaker. For the rest, it’s spectacular. In training I never work on a second tactical system.
“I like to have many players around the ball so they can win it back. If the opposition attacks us, we’re in Heaven… Zeman used to attack in every move, whereas I have more of my own style. Aggression is good, but not every time. On occasion you need to wait for the right moment.
“Zeman was 10 years ahead of his time. He is the Coach I learned the most from and he’s also the only one who really made me laugh.
“I will say I haven’t followed his fitness regime. I love my lads too much to put them through that! We used to run 1,000 metres 10 times for four days in a row, then run with heavy sacks on our shoulders, running up and down big steps…”
“As with Maurizio Sarri, the reference for defenders is the ball. The defence must move to where the ball is, not the position of the opponents.
“Balance is also fundamental, as if one full-back goes on the attack, the other one has to stay close to the centre-backs. Obviously if I was the Coach of Real Madrid then I’d make both full-backs go forward. I need to be riskier.
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At first I was hesitant because I don't trust coaches from midtable sides attempting to fix this broken team, but when you think of the work he's done at sassuolo and the football they play, it's hard to be against this potential hire.
but it'll fail if
meddles with him and pigeon sabotages him like he's been doing for the past 5 years, hire him only if you believe in his football and plan, otherwise just find a 4-3-1-2 puppet or stick with miha.
but it'll fail if
meddles with him and pigeon sabotages him like he's been doing for the past 5 years, hire him only if you believe in his football and plan, otherwise just find a 4-3-1-2 puppet or stick with miha.
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Qaas
Vi må tage det som det kommer
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- attacking football
- attackers need to dribble and take risks
- movement off the ball is important
- we might get berardi if we hire him
- the new club must commit themselves to his style of football = no 4312
I think i like him
- attackers need to dribble and take risks
- movement off the ball is important
- we might get berardi if we hire him
- the new club must commit themselves to his style of football = no 4312
I think i like him
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This is the main reason why I'm hopeful of getting him.
That's how master roshi trained young Goku and Kirllin.
Talking about Dragonball. Di Francesco looks like Gohan in the Resurrection F moviie
Eusebio Di Francesgohan 
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Savo
Mike Danton.. Deadly Prey
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At first I was hesitant because I don't trust coaches from midtable sides attempting to fix this broken team, but when you think of the work he's done at sassuolo and the football they play, it's hard to be against this potential hire.
but it'll fail if
EDF will be exactly the coach Milan needs if Berlu lets him do his style of coaching. If Berlu gives EDF faith and lets him work Milan will be back I have no doubt. We're already close now, we just need about 2 top class players and an inspiring and tactical coach.
I would love it if EDF came, and we brought in Berardi. Then we either bring in Vazquez or try and get El Sha back.
After that I would love to bring Paletta back and then try for a strong midfielder who can also distribute (William Carvalho).
My ideal next year Milan (Carvalho is unrealistic but I like it anyways):
-----------------Bacca-----------------
---El Sha-------Bona---------Berardi--
----------Monto-------W. Carvalho-----
-Anto------Roma----Paletta------Abate-
-------------Donarumma---------------
If we don't bring El Sha back and go for Vazquez instead:
-----------------Bacca-----------------
---Bona-------Vazquez-------Berardi--
----------Monto-------W. Carvalho-----
-Anto------Roma----Paletta------Abate-
-------------Donarumma---------------
We'd still have great depth too so I would like our chances in the league and a Euro League run.
Allan_Sombrero
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Allan your thoughts?
One trick pony
I'm ok with this since he's developed his own system and improved it each season
Eusebio Di Francesgohan
I'm sold 100% now
Mario
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EDF will be exactly the coach Milan needs if Berlu lets him do his style of coaching.
My ideal next year Milan (Carvalho is unrealistic but I like it anyways):
-----------------Bacca-----------------
---El Sha-------Bona---------Berardi--
----------Monto-------W. Carvalho-----
-Anto------Roma----Paletta------Abate-
-------------Donarumma---------------
If we don't bring El Sha back and go for Vazquez instead:
-----------------Bacca-----------------
---Bona-------Vazquez-------Berardi--
----------Monto-------W. Carvalho-----
-Anto------Roma----Paletta------Abate-
-------------Donarumma---------------
You read through his interview where he explained his tactics and philosophy and made it clear 433 is the only form he uses and he doesn't even try alternatives in training yet you proceeded making 2 line ups with 4231 haha
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You read through his interview where he explained his tactics and philosophy and made it clear 433 is the only form he uses and he doesn't even try alternatives in training yet you proceeded making 2 line ups with 4231 haha
right... because the 4-2-3-1 doesn't easily shift to a 4-3-3 depending on attacking or defending... smart guy you are...