Paul Barber, the chief executive of Brighton, is referring to his renowned, meticulous, and charming manager Roberto de Zerbi.
Evaluations of the Italian from the outside may not match the experiences of those who collaborate with him the most.
De Zerbi has lofty goals and has high standards, that much is evident. He reacts poorly to setbacks.
We now know that some of what he says on the outside is misinterpreted. He speaks from the bottom of his heart.
You get the impression Brighton would rather concentrate on other matters and is tired of hearing the arguments about De Zerbi’s future.
