De Zerbi is a good prospect, but we need to see what he can do at top clubs before we hail him the next messiah.
Professor L'OptaBirdy can't seem to understand that a very select amount of individuals can deliver under the weight of pressure and expectations. I have zero doubts that De Zerbi would be run over by the all-time great squads Barca and RM had in the late 00s to mid 10s. Whereas Pep and ZZ (and Carlo) thrived in those circumstances, managing to rein in players like Messi, CR7, Xavi, Alves, Marcelo, Ramos etc. etc.. Some managers just command respect and I don't see that in De Zerbi (but could be proven wrong, we'll see).
Xavi has disappointment me a little in this arena. I thought he would command more respect than he does from the Barca squad.