Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has emphasised the importance of humility to his team, but has also encouraged them to dream of European qualification after their 2-0 win over Bournemouth. The Seagulls were dominant throughout the match, and the victory was a huge boost to their hopes of playing in Europe next season.
De Zerbi praised his team for their performance, saying that they had shown a “great attitude” and had “worked hard” to get the result. He also said that he wanted his players to retain their humility, but also to be able to “dream” of European qualification. He said that the win was a “big step” towards achieving that goal, and that he was proud of his team’s efforts.
The win was Brighton’s third in a row, and it moved them up to eighth in the Premier League table. They are now just four points behind fifth-placed West Ham, who occupy the final European qualification spot. De Zerbi said that he was aware of the importance of the result, but that his team must remain focused on their next game.
The manager also said that he was pleased with the way his players had responded to his instructions during the match. He said that they had been “brave” and had “played with intensity”, and that this had been key to their success. He also praised the team’s defensive performance, saying that they had kept Bournemouth at bay throughout the match.
Brighton’s win over Bournemouth has given them a huge boost in their quest for European qualification. De Zerbi has emphasised the importance of humility to his players, but has also encouraged them to dream of what could be achieved if they continue to perform at this level. Fans can watch highlights from the match on Match of the Day on Wednesday 5 April at 22:40 BST on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport app.