Roberto De Zerbi responds to former Chelsea star's claims over Brighton's apparent weakness ahead of Brentford and Burnley games

Roberto De Zerbi says Billy Gilmour is becoming a very good player but was partly at fault for Chelsea's third goal against Brighton.
Richie Mills
By Richie Mills
Published 5th Dec 2023, 08:49 BST
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Roberto De Zerbi has responded to Chelsea hero Joe Cole's claims that Brighton need to improve when facing counter-attacking sides.

Albion have suffered some noteworthy defeats under the Italian head coach since taking charge of the Sussex side in September 2022, including a 5-1 home loss to Everton last season and a 3-1 reverse against West Ham this term.

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Both teams employed a low block, soaked up the Seagulls' pressure, and then hurt them on the transition. Every strategy has some form of weakness that can be exploited and now De Zerbi has explained why he adopts an approach where he likes to throw a lot of players forward to try and score a goal.

Brighton's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi reacts during the UEFA Europa League Group B football match between AEK Athens FC and Brighton and Hove Albion FC at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens on November 30, 2023. (Photo by Angelos TZORTZINIS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP via Getty Images)Brighton's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi reacts during the UEFA Europa League Group B football match between AEK Athens FC and Brighton and Hove Albion FC at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens on November 30, 2023. (Photo by Angelos TZORTZINIS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP via Getty Images)