Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli has hailed Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi.

Locatelli played for De Zerbi at Sassuolo.

He said, [Christian] Brocchi was the one who launched me [with Milan's senior team] so he'll always be in my heart," said Locatelli.

“I played consistently under Vincenzo Montella but with Gennaro Gattuso in charge, I didn't play much. It was mostly my fault. He is a coach who knows how to take the best out of every player.

“The one I loved the most was De Zerbi, he changed my life; while I respect [Massimiliano] Allegri for his victories, he is my current coach and I can't praise him more, it would not be correct."