Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi keeps a close eye during training this weekBrighton boss Roberto De Zerbi keeps a close eye during training this week
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi keeps a close eye during training this week

Brighton's £23m powerhouse spotted in training and pushing for first Europa League start hours before Roma clash – gallery

Brighton and Hove Albion go searching for a Europa League miracle against Roma at the Amex Stadium tonight.

The Seagulls are 4-0 down against the Italian giants after a painful first leg in the round of 16 at the Stadio Olimpico last week.

The odds are stacked against Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi but the Italian is keen for a better performance: “We are not a big, big team – but we are not what we showed in Rome.

“We had the same chances to score at Roma but Roma deserved to win the game. I hope we can be better physically and we play with freedom mentally."

Here's nine things we spotted from Brighton's training this week... including a possible first Europa League start for Albion's £23m summer signing. Pictures courtesy Paul Hazlewood BHAFC

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