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      Real Madrid stars splashing out £47,000 on miracle beds to give them the edge over rivals

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      REAL MADRID stars are splashing the cash on a £47,000 miracle mattress to help them edge in front of rivals.The luxurious beds are said to help the footballers recover faster, reducing the risk of injuries.
      Real Madrid are one step ahead of the game with their £47,000 bedsCredit: Getty
      The Vispring mattress is said to help players recover and reduce the risk of injuryCredit: vispring
      The mattress is made from pocket springs, silk and bambooCredit: vispring
      Vispring beds have been defining the luxury for rest since 1901.
      The British company, which was acquired by Flex in 2005, were the provider of sleeping comfort in the luxurious suites of the Titanic and Queen Mary.
      And now they have become the heart of the Real Madrid dressing room.
      The Vispring Diamond Majesty mattress, which costs £47,000, has already been purchased by the Los Blancos stars according, to the owner of the Vispring Madrid store Alfonso del Saz.
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      He said [without naming any players]: “He took two 120×220 mattresses. This other one also took big beds, we changed all the ones he had at home.”
      Francisco Javier Barbero who is the director of Abantos Clinic revealed why Carlo Ancelotti’s men invested so much on a bed.
      Barbero said: “A footballer would find a faster recovery speed in this mattress.
      “That relieves the pressure on their musculoskeletal system and facilitates metabolic recovery through greater comfort, temperature and humidity close to physiological values.”
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      The £47,000 model is made from silk, bamboo and three rows of pocket springs.
      The most luxurious collection from Vispring tailors each bed to the individual’s sleeping position, ensuring the optimal level of firmness, springiness, and cushioning.
      Fans spot Jude Bellingham’s classy gesture after facing Greenwood’s Getafe as they say ‘England captain material’
      And if the bed is shared by two people the mattresses are made to not intertwine the postures.
      The mattress is meant to reduce the risk of injuries and allow players to recover faster during their rest periods – giving Real Madrid stars that extra boost.
      Barbero continued: “Respecting the hours of sleep and rest periods between competitions is of paramount importance to optimise physical and mental condition and reduce the risks of exhaustion and exhaustion, injuries.”
      The cheapest mattress at Vispring will still set you back a hefty £5,000.
      But Alfonso thinks the price is reasonable as he “can’t understand that for what it costs you to get a few car tyres, you can’t buy a good bed”. More

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      Joseph Parker fumes at ‘stupid question’ in Deontay Wilder press conference… and fans completely agree with him

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      JOSEPH PARKER lashed out at a “stupid question” after Deontay Wilder vowed to send him to sleep. Parker looks to KO Deontay Wilder’s super-fight with Anthony Joshua next year by upsetting the American on Saturday night.
      Joseph Parker fumed at a ‘stupid question’ asked in the press conferenceCredit: Getty

      But the hard-hitting Bronze Bomber – now nicknamed Doctor Sleep – warned that the New Zealander is in for an early night.
      Wilder, 38, said: “End of the day, people have things to do. They wanna come and see a fight and after that they want to go party.
      “So when you’re watching me don’t blink, I’m going to give you what you want to see.
      “Nowadays my name is Doctor Sleep. And I’ve definitely got the NyQuil in the right hand so I hope he brings a pillow and a blanket.
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      “It gets a little chilly at night.”
      Parker, 31, was not best pleased when press conference host Dev Sahni asked if he will be “bringing a pillow”.
      He sharply replied: “Don’t ask me silly questions. That’s a stupid question, onto the next one.”
      And fans were on Parker’s side as one said: “Disrespectful question to any fighter.”
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      Another added: “That was disrespectful.”
      One agreed: “What sort of question is that like.”
      But another argued: “The number of clowns thinking that was a serious question.”
      Parker facing off with Deontay WilderCredit: Getty More

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      Tramadol has spread like a disease in football – will moves to ban the highly addictive drug work?

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      BEHIND Tramadol, that comfy sort of drug that eases pain and helps provide a good night’s sleep, lies a nasty little secret.It is addictive and may lead directly to a drastically spoiled life.
      Former Bury star Ryan Cresswell took legal drugs like Tramadol to ease pain and is now urging players facing similar problems to seek helpCredit: PA
      Painkiller Tramadol is a growing issue in football and rugbyCredit: AFP
      It has spread like a pox in football and rugby, sports in which pain is as common as a kick on the shin or an awkward fall.
      Paracetamol is a safer alternative but only dulls pain and is much less effective than Tramadol, which is an opioid and has many after-effects.
      Moves to ban it will be taken in the new year after the World Anti-Doping Agency ruled that from January 1, any sportsman or sportswoman faces a lengthy suspension if caught with the drug in their system.
      This might work but, then, possibly not.
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      It will be important that medical staff at clubs will be alerted to, first, the dangers of the drug and, second, the level of punishment facing takers.
      Difficulties in policing for addiction are clear and the benefits in aiding relaxation and sleep have proved attractive enough to tempt injured footballers beyond the medical profession.
      Immediate effects may include vomiting, vertigo, constipation and drowsiness but it is not passing effects that are the problem, although a sleepy centre-back is the last thing a team needs.
      A friend (not a footballer) who was prescribed Tramadol told me that after one dose he dreamed he was playing alongside Harry Kane and woke up shouting “pass it here, Harry”. Perhaps for a moment he thought he was a South Korean.
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      Another story from a different friend. He had to hand off his wife in bed as she flailed at him, shouting angrily.
      He cowered on the edge of his bed for the rest of the night. But the serious problems arise with addiction.
      Once footballers find it impossible to resist taking the pills, then psychiatric symptoms occur.
      A number of players and retired players are now subject to hallucinations, panic attacks, paranoia and extreme anxiety.
      And acute withdrawal symptoms take up to seven days to disperse.
      Drugs in sport has a long history and the more sophisticated medicine and chemistry becomes, the harder such cheating is to stop, let alone control.
      In outward appearance, football has avoided the worst of the epidemic but Tramadol is a little different in that its use, often combined with paracetamol, to alleviate pain and even aid sleep is beneficial so that the Wada ban may not be wholly welcome.
      If you have developed a reliance or an addiction, stopping is a process where you’ll need help.Ryan Cresswell
      However, a doctor’s prescription will no longer be permissible, which for a lot of players will be bad news indeed.
      Ryan Cresswell, who made 250-plus appearances for clubs including Bury and Northampton, suffered with painkiller addiction throughout his career.
      He had a knee op at 17 but the cartilage went again nine years later and he took legal drugs, including Tramadol, to manage the pain.
      “It’s not normal to be taking eight or nine tablets a day and I realised I needed help,” he said.
      “My advice to players is to speak to someone. If you have developed a reliance or an addiction,  stopping is a process where you’ll need help.”
      The PFA have become involved. Dr Michael Bennett, director of player wellbeing,  urged players to use the PFA’s services if they think they may need support.
      “We know there are players in real difficulty with Tramadol usage,” he said, adding that there have been high-profile cases where addiction has contributed to huge problems in the lives of players. More

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      Brave ex-Liverpool and Leeds star opens up on having brain tumour while PLAYING and recovery from life-saving operation

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      DOMINIC MATTEO has bravely opened up on the brain tumour which nearly cost him his life.The former Leeds United and Liverpool defender was diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumour in 2019 after suffering from persistent headaches.
      Former Liverpool and Leeds star Dominic Matteo was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019Credit: REUTERS
      Matteo underwent emergency surgery to remove the tumourCredit: BBC
      Matteo has had to relearn how to read and writeCredit: BBC
      Matteo has revealed doctors told him he had the tumour during his playing daysCredit: Reuters
      Matteo was immediately referred to Leeds General Infirmary after the diagnosis, but his condition worsened.
      The former Scotland international suffered a seizure due to the immense pressure being put on his brain.
      And doctors had no choice but to perform emergency surgery to remove the tumour – from which he is still recovering.
      Now, Matteo – who hung up his boots in 2009 – has revealed doctors informed him the tumour had most likely already formed while he was still playing.
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      Recalling the ordeal to the BBC, Matteo, 49, said: “You can’t believe it, can you?
      “Obviously you get told what it is and it’s been a childhood cancer and you’ve probably played your whole career with a brain tumour in your head.”
      Now that he’s out of the woods, Matteo feels comfortable enough to crack some light-hearted jokes about the ordeal.
      He continued: “I might have been a better player mightn’t I?”
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      Dominic Matteo’s head after surgeryCredit: BBC
      Matteo’s family were held together during the difficult time by wife Jessica.
      Recalling her husband’s illness, she said: “It started off with headaches and a little bit of blurred vision.
      “And within 48 hours, Dom was blind. He had a massive seizure, he was in a wheelchair and he had very little speech.”
      She told the Daily Mail last year: “Dom’s surgeon Ryan Mathew took him down to theatre at 5.15pm and told me to go home to try to get some sleep.
      “But I didn’t sleep a wink. I perched on the edge of my bed waiting for the phone call, which finally came at 3am, after Dom had been in theatre for almost 10 hours.
      “It seemed like an eternity, but it was the best phone call of my life.
      “Ryan said he’d removed 90-95 per cent of Dom’s tumour and that he was doing really well.
      “He said he was sorry that he may have lost the sight in Dom’s right eye.
      Dominic Matteo owes much of his recovery to his wife JessicaCredit: BBC
      “But I was overwhelmed with relief and gratitude that he was OK.”
      Matteo’s arduous, and still ongoing recovery, has included having to relearn how to read and write.
      He has come a long way and admits he’s still not fully processed the life-changing ordeal.
      Matteo said: “It was so surreal, really.
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      “Because, like you say, you go from working doing TV or, you know, and the next thing you know you’re fighting for your life.
      “I think when I look back and look back at the photos of the surgery you’re going through, you’re llke, ‘Wow.'” More

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      The truth behind Man City striker Erling Haaland’s bizarre sleep secret which has helped him break goal-scoring records

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      IT sounds like a terrifying ­concept, but taping your mouth shut at night is becoming a bit of a health trend.Manchester City star Erling Haaland, 23, told podcast host Logan Paul he thinks “sleep is the most important thing in the world”.
      Man City striker Erling Haaland says he tapes his mouth shut at night to encourage nasal breathingCredit: Getty
      Tess Daly is also a fan of mouth-tapingCredit: Instagram
      And, to get the best shut-eye, the striker said he taped his mouth shut at night to encourage nasal breathing.
      Alex Neist, founder of ­Hostage Tape, a mouth-tape brand, explains the theory behind the idea.
      “Better recovery is the biggest reason,” he told Sun Health.
      “Sleep is the most powerful way Erling can be the best athlete every day.
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      “Mouth-breathing is a terrible way to breathe during sleep.”
      Haaland is not alone in his quest for optimum health.
      Other celebrity fans include Tess Daly and Gwyneth Paltrow.
      But is breathing solely through your nose at night really that good for you, and what are the potential dangers?
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      Kerry Davies, aka The SleepFixer, told Sun Health: “Mouth taping, a method said to prevent snoring, is ­garnering attention.
      “But as a sleep ­specialist for 13 years, I urge caution.”
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      THE aim of mouth taping is to focus on breathing through the nose, which is highly efficient.
      Yoga teacher Natalie Dale, from East ­London, says: “Nasal breathing acts as a filtration system for the body as your nose hairs prevent allergens, dust and so on from entering the lungs, which prevents allergies.”
      It also reduces susceptibility to bugs, such as colds, and slows your breathing, which eases stress, experts say.
      And nitric oxide is released, which helps to widen blood vessels, improving oxygen intake and circulation.
      Alex says: “With mouth breathing, you’re exhaling more CO2.
      “Your body needs CO2 to transfer oxygen into your muscles for energy.
      The less CO2 you have, the less oxygen your body absorbs, regardless of how much you inhale through your mouth.
      “You get more ­oxygen through the nose.”
      Studies show other benefits too, such as reduced blood pressure, improved facial structure and better lung capacity.
      When it comes to sleep, it is thought better-oxygenated blood can improve the quality of your snooze, reducing daytime fatigue, hunger and mood swings.
      And it may help to prevent snoring.
      Natalie says: “Breathing through your mouth at night generally results in snoring and bad breath.”
      Many people opt to use mouth tape to try to prevent snoring, which affects 41 per cent of adults.
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      EVIDENCE to support mouth taping is lacking, experts say.
      While most of the benefits are anecdotal, Alex points to Taiwanese studies.
      One showed mouth taping reduced snoring, as reported by partners.
      A second showed patients’ snoring reduced by at least half in 65 per cent of cases.
      But Natalie says: “There isn’t much research to support mouth taping, so I would be wary of promoting it.
      “You need to assess what is causing the mouth breathing in the first place, rather than just trying taping.”
      Kerry adds: “Dangers arise if someone has a deviated septum or sleep apnoea.
      “Imagine waking up gasping for air, but unable to open your mouth.
      “It could also spur sleep-associated anxieties.”
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      IF you want to give mouth taping a go, take it slowly. Alex says: “Start by using gentle tape during the day.
      Get used to the feeling.” It’s also worth practising nasal breathing as a form of meditation.
      Natalie says: “My favourite is the yoga practice of alternate nostril breathing. This is very calming.”
      To try it, simply hold one nostril closed and breathe, then swap nostrils
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      IT’S not just mouth taping that ensures Haaland gets a good night’s kip.
      Three hours before bedtime the Norwegian star dons blue light glasses.
      Norwegian star Haaland also dons blue light glasses three hours before bedtimeCredit: Shutterstock
      He told Logan Paul: “To sleep good, [I use] just simple kind of things.
      “Blue-blocking glasses, for shutting out all the signals and everything, I think is really important.”
      The glasses reduce the amount of blue light that enters the eyes from phone and tablet screens.
      Blue light can prevent the production of the sleep hormone, melatonin.
      With too little, sleep patterns suffer.
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      ENGLAND striker Jamie Vardy has admitted to drinking port to help him sleep before a match.
      He wrote in his autobiography: “I fill a small plastic bottle halfway and sip the port while watching TV.
      Jamie Vardy has admitted to drinking port to help him sleep before a matchCredit: Getty
      Jamie says port tastes like Ribena to himCredit: Alamy
      “It tastes like Ribena to me, and helps me switch off and get to sleep a bit easier the night before a game.”
      And he says that after scoring in the first match after trying his evening tipple, it became a superstitious ritual.
      While sleeping comes easier after a beverage, too much booze will affect sleep quality.
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      FORMER Man United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a big fan of cold therapy.
      One of his team-mates shared a video online of Zlatan taking an ice bath after a win in 2017.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a big fan of cold therapyCredit: AFP
      Cryotherapy involves stepping into a special chamber where temperatures range between -100C and -160CCredit: Shutterstock
      The star has also been reported to use cryotherapy, which involves stepping into a special chamber where temperatures range between -100C and -160C.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been raving about the practice for years for recovery purposes.
      Exposure to extreme cold can accelerate recovery after exercise, a French study found.
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      LUCAS TORREIRA, the Uruguay international who played for Arsenal between 2018 and 2020, was spotted receiving a mystery drink during a match in 2019.
      It turned out to be pickle juice – which is used by a number of sports players as a quick fix for cramps.
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      Lucas Torrerira was spotted receiving a mystery drink during a match in 2019Credit: Getty
      Pickle juice is used by a number of sports players as a quick fix for crampsCredit: Wilfried Haubenberger – The Sun
      Sun Health GP Dr Zoe Williams, says: “There’s ongoing research into the benefits of it.
      “But we think when swallowed, it’s said to trigger a reflex in the throat that shuts down misfiring neurons which can cause cramp.” More

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      Erling Haaland reveals bizarre bedtime habit including special glasses and taping mouth SHUT on Logan Paul’s podcast

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      ERLING HAALAND revealed the secret to his success is sleeping with special glasses and taping his mouth SHUT. The Manchester City star is the latest athlete to be sponsored by KSI and Logan Paul’s popular Prime drink.
      Erling Haaland on Logan Paul’s podcastCredit: YouTube
      And Haaland went on Paul’s Impaulsive podcast with the pair of YouTubers-turned boxers.
      The strike sensation was asked for any tricks of the trade and he stressed the importance of a good nights sleep.
      Haaland, 23, said: “I think sleep is the most important thing in the world.
      “So to sleep good, simple kind of things blue blocking glasses, shutting out all the signals.”
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      Blocking lenses are often worn before bed to lower stress hormones and improve sleep quality.
      Haaland, who puts them on three hours before he hits the hay, also revealed he tapes his mouth shut to better his rest.
      KSI revealed he uses tape over his mouth to ensure he is breathing through nose.
      And Haaland said: “I sleep with it.”
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      Taping your mouth before bed prevents snoring and also promotes breathing nasally, which boosts your oxygen uptake.
      Super-sleeper Haaland is joined by boxing champion Terence Crawford as well as UFC stars Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski in being sponsored by Prime.
      Haaland went on Paul’s podcast to announce the deal and it was revealed that he used to watch KSI’s online content.
      Paul, 28, asked Haaland: “You used to watch KSI.”
      Before Haaland replied: “Yeah, I watched a little bit when I was younger.”
      KSI, 30, then intervened saying: “I’m gassed”.
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      Fans convinced Chelsea’s Pulisic has accidentally leaked his sex antics after noticing ‘bondage bed’ in video interview

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      FANS reckon they got an insight into Christian Pulisic’s sex life as he gave an interview from bed.The Chelsea star opened up about trying to stay off social media to avoid distractions and negativity.
      Fans are convinced they spotted Christian Pulisic’s ‘bondage bed’Credit: Twitter: Vamos Pod
      Viewers were more focused on the USA star’s bed than his wordsCredit: Twitter: Vamos Pod
      And it might be a wise move as his supposed “bondage” gear quickly became the talk of Twitter – with viewers convinced they could see a set of handcuffs.
      One said: “Is Pulisic doing a live interview with handcuffs on his bed?? Savage.”
      A second wrote: “Bro has handcuffs on his bed and he’s just showing it. Does this man have no shame.”
      Another simply added: “Handcuffs!”
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      And the comments kept coming with one fan pondering: “We’re just gonna ignore the bdsm paraphernalia?”
      While another joked: “Why’s he got a bondage bed?”

      A third added: “Got some questions about your bed there Christian.”
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      Pulisic, 24, has been on international duty with the USA this summer but was rested from his country’s Concacaf Gold Cup squad.
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      And his club future remains up in the air as Chelsea continue their summer firesale.
      And the winger is being linked with a move to AC Milan, where Ruben Loftus-Cheek has just arrived.
      According to ESPN, Pulisic has agreed personal terms with the Italian giants but a transfer fee would need to be struck.
      Chelsea are believed to want £21.5million but Milan do not want to pay over £15.4m.
      Pulisic joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund in 2019 and has score 26 goals in his 145 appearances.
      He would depart with a Champions League winners medal to his name but having never held down a regular starting role.
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      Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi says some of his best ideas come in his sleep – and how being a fan first gave him his fire

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      EVERYONE agrees Roberto De Zerbi’s FA Cup semi-finalists are playing dreamy football right now.But that is quite literally the case, with the Brighton boss revealing some of his best tactical ideas have come to him in his sleep.
      Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton have wowed the Premier League this seasonCredit: PA
      The Beautiful Game obsessive has transformed Albion into one of the easiest-on-the-eye teams in the Premier League with his inventive instructions.
      They have caught plenty of bigger sides napping with their approach, defeating Chelsea and Liverpool both twice this season, and are the bookies’ favourites to beat Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday.
      The former Shakhtar and Sassuolo boss said: “The best ideas come exactly then, (in your dreams).
      “Three or four years ago it happened that during the night I was waking up and writing down my ideas.
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      “At Sassuolo, in the first season, I slept with a notepad and pen by my bed.”
      Danny Welbeck explained on Saturday how creative De Zerbi drums three different tactical approaches into his side for every team they face – and the same will be for United.
      While each squad-member, regardless of position or even if they are not playing, must know to a T what every other team-mate’s options should be when they are in possession.
      One particular tactical quirk De Zerbi has brought in is wanting his players to control the ball with the sole of their foot to attract more pressure from opponents.
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      While Pep Guardiola has already lauded the Italian for “changing many things in English football”.
      De Zerbi’s passion for the game has been obvious since he succeeded Graham Potter in September.
      He has sometimes pushed it a bit too far on the touchline, copping two red cards and four yellows for his fiery antics.
      Asked where all that passion comes from, the AC Milan academy product explained: “My dad [Alfredo], he transferred the passion of football when I was a child. 
      Toughened up by hard stint in SicilyROBERTO DE ZERBI learnt from his nightmare spell as Palermo boss when deciding to take charge of Brighton.
      It is hard to imagine given how well his Albion spell has gone, but De Zerbi was taught a harsh lesson in Sicily during the early stages of his managerial career.
      He lasted just 13 matches with Serie A side Palermo, winning only one and losing eight in a row before he was sacked following a Coppa Italia penalty-shootout defeat to Spezia.
      De Zerbi looks back now and realises the environment was all wrong for him at the Rosaneri, where the team were nowhere near as good as the owner believed them to be.
      The Italian explained: “In Palermo, the owner thought we had a big team with big players but it wasn’t true.
      “Now at Brighton I look at my players, (Lewis) Dunk, (Pascal) Gross, (Danny) Welbeck, (Pervis) Estupinan, (Adam) Webster, (Levi) Colwill, (Kaoru) Mitoma, (Solly) March, I feel good and I believe we can win. I trust my players.
      “In Palermo, the squad wasn’t able to compete with De Zerbi and the other coaches.
      “I was 37 when I went to Palermo, 37 to work in Serie A after two years in the equivalent of League One. I didn’t analyse well the situation.
      “I thought, ‘Roberto, you have to go because it’s Serie A, you have to prove, to compete, to understand if you are able or not’.
      “But if there aren’t the conditions… and I have to answer no.
      “It helped me when I came to England. That experience was very important for me because I understood, and I decided not just for the prestige, to put your backside on an important bench.
      “I want to sit where there are the right conditions for me to work.”
      De Zerbi used that experience when he came to Brighton and explained to owner Tony Bloom during his interview that he would not be a replica of Graham Potter, who had left the club for Chelsea.
      He added: “I respect a lot Potter but I am not Potter, and the first thing I spoke with Tony Bloom about was I wanted to understand if he wanted another Potter or Roberto, because I am not Potter, I can’t be Potter. 
      “I can be Roberto and I can do what I know, what I believe, what is my idea.”

      “First of all I’ve been a fan, fans in Italy are ultras, no? Then I’ve been a ballboy, then a youth player, then player and then coach. But myself, in football, started as a fan and I can’t forget when I’ve been a fan.
      “The first thing I want to respect is the people who pay for their ticket, for their season ticket, when the fans go away to watch a game, it should be an honour for the players, for the coaches.”
      De Zerbi clearly takes his responsibility to the crowd seriously, as he spends nearly all day obsessing over football.
      With his wife and son still in Italy – though his daughter is studying in England – he spends most evenings with his staff, eating together and watching matches.
      Doing something else to take his mind off the pressures of top-level coaching is of no interest.
      The 43-year-old explained: “I’ve not understood how I could relax yet in my life but I feel good. 
      “I don’t know for how many years I can work in football but it’s OK, I can work like this in football. I don’t love playing golf, or other sports, to relax. I don’t need that.”
      De Zerbi’s attention to detail was clear by the way he spent two 18-hour days studying Brighton before his interview for the job.
      He also spent time with inspirational figures Guardiola when the Spaniard was at Bayern Munich and Marcelo Bielsa during the Argentine legend’s time at Lille.
      The Brescia-born chief has never had a chance to meet Sir Alex Ferguson but if the opportunity should arise, he would have one question for the legendary United boss.
      De Zerbi explained: “I would like to understand how he could stay with the same team for so long. This is incredible. 
      “It’s not easy because you can burn your brain every day working like that!
      “I loved his Man Utd of Yorke and Cole.
      “It was a team which transferred patience, ideas, qualities and blood.”

      All those attributes have been on display for De Zerbi’s Brighton this season – and could well be the undoing of Erik ten Hag’s United on Sunday.
      No wonder Seagulls fans are dreaming big given the visionary man they have in the dugout. More