Ansu Fati - Thriving for Brighton ๐ฅ
(A Thread)
(A Thread)
De Zerbi has given Ansu Fati time to adapt. When the loan deal was first announced, many feared Fati would spend the entire season on the bench. Mainly because they thought he was going to compete with Mitoma.
At the start of his career, Ansu Fati played a similar role to Mitoma. He often kept width on the left side where could challenge 1v1 and cut inside.
With all the injuries, Ansu Fatiโs profile has changed.
With all the injuries, Ansu Fatiโs profile has changed.
He is no longer a traditional winger, but a player who has to play more centrally. For Brighton he has become a player who is heavily involved in buildups. By his heatmap you can see his is involvements in deeper areas.
Ansu Fati plays with a certain level of freedom. He can act as an interior midfielder, but he also drives forward to be an alternative in attack. Fatiโs intelligence has always been his biggest strength. His combination skills are at a high level.
Ansu Fati is a lethal goalscorer, and the main reason for that is his understanding for the game.
In Premier League, Ansu Fati has played 200 minutes, and scored 2 goals. Per 90 minutes he has averaged 0.9 xG.
In Premier League, Ansu Fati has played 200 minutes, and scored 2 goals. Per 90 minutes he has averaged 0.9 xG.
In the Europa League, Ansu Fati has 2 goals and 1 assist to his name.
4 G/A in his last 5 games. Ansu Fati is gaining prominence, but he isnโt playing 90 minutes. Brighton frequently make rotations.
4 G/A in his last 5 games. Ansu Fati is gaining prominence, but he isnโt playing 90 minutes. Brighton frequently make rotations.
Ansu Fatiโs role revolves around his game iq. He isnโt the fastest, strongest, or the best dribbler, but he knows where to be at the right time, and has excellent linkup play.
Brighton also want to keep him close to the box when attacking. This way he can make late runs, attempt shots from distance, or pass the ball to teammates in goalscoring positions.
Ansu Fati is a top talent who plays under a great manager. A manager who has given him time to understand the clubโs model.
I expect Fati to take huge steps this season.
I expect Fati to take huge steps this season.
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