Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi says Pep Guardiola is a victim of major envy in football.

De Zerbi is a big fan of Manchester City's Treble winning manager.

He said on Bobo TV: "Against Manchester City the only thing that bothered me was lost possession, 60 to 40. I told Pep about it after the game.

"I love him, he's the person who helped me the most when I arrived in England: he immediately telephoned me to say a good word to me and ask me if I needed anything.

"He is the number one in history together with (Arrigo) Sacchi and a few others. There is so much envy towards him. What more should he do? He has won everything in his career and it is a great merit."