Sassuolo always have an optimal occupation of spaces so that the midfielders or wingers can receive behind the first lines of pressure to turn around with space.

But apart from the theory, the great application comes with the extreme conviction De Zerbi transmits to his players.

Roberto De Zerbi, after beating Napoli by 2•0 with the key absences of Berardi, Caputo and Đuričić

I was giving the team talk today and said I saw a strong starting XI that could win in Naples. They looked at me and didn't seem to believe I meant it...
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I had to stop and explain to them that I wasn't trying to blow smoke, I was telling them the truth and I genuinely believed it. I think they believed it eventually, because quality is important, but you won't get anywhere without belief in your capabilities
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If we are going to lose, let us choose how to lose
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Roberto De Zerbi chooses how to lose. But he prefers to win
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