Can De Zerbi and Frank manage at the very top?

Both Roberto De Zerbi and Thomas Frank have been praised for their managerial skills, but is it time for one of them to step up to a bigger club?

Ayo is joined by The Athletics Liam Tharme and Jay Harris to discuss the work that both managers have currently done for their clubs, as well as their next potential destination.

The panel also break down the fallout between Brighton’s Tony Bloom and Brentford’s Matthew Benham and if both teams can finically compete with the big boys.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:20 The Matthew Benham & Tony Bloom fallout
00:02:30 Using data within football
00:08:40 Have Benham & Bloom tried to sign the same player?
00:09:51 The art of data driven signings
00:14:25 De Zerbi & Frank’s philosophy
00:16:53 How industrious both teams are
00:20:06 Who is more appealing to potential clubs?
00:22:42 Brentford’s backroom staff
00:25:30 Are both teams prepared if they were relegated?
00:28:50 Are both clubs finically sustainable?
00:31:45 Which bigger clubs fit De Zerbi and Franks model?
00:35:57 Could De Zerbi possibly stay at Brighton?
00:38:27 Could Frank possibly stay at Brentford?
00:41:30 Final comments

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