Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi has acknowledged the increasing significance of Tariq Lamptey within the team, emphasizing the player’s pivotal role following an impressive performance in the recent victory over Crystal Palace.
De Zerbi revealed his tactical considerations, stating, “I am exploring solutions that involve playing without a traditional winger.
The ability to attack and create goal-scoring opportunities while maintaining possession is crucial.
However, executing this strategy without a man-to-man presence in the winger position presents challenges.”
He specifically highlighted Lamptey’s unique qualities, drawing comparisons with other players in the squad.
“Tariq differs from Mitoma on the left side. He excels in man-to-man situations and demonstrates superior attacking prowess in specific spaces compared to Pervis.”
The manager elaborated on the distinctions between Lamptey and his teammates, saying, “Pervis thrives when initiating play from the second line, offering a broader vision of the pitch.
On the other hand, Tariq is adept at initiating man-to-man situations, skillfully maneuvering the ball across the pitch.”
De Zerbi expressed his satisfaction with Lamptey’s recent performance, attributing significance to the player’s contribution.
“I thought he played very well and was very important to us,” he remarked.
As Lamptey continues to make strides in capturing the manager’s attention, Brighton fans can anticipate witnessing the evolution of the team’s tactical approach, with the dynamic fullback playing a central role in De Zerbi’s strategic considerations.
