Graham Potter's defence of Dan Burn is absolutely spot on after Adama Traore nightmare

Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Graham Potter leapt to the defence of his player Dan Burn after a punishing evening against Wolves
Dan Burn had a tough evening up against Wolves powerhouse Adama TraoreDan Burn had a tough evening up against Wolves powerhouse Adama Traore
Dan Burn had a tough evening up against Wolves powerhouse Adama Traore

Burn, 28, had a tough evening up against Wolves powerhouse Adama Traore as he conceded a penalty, scored an own goal and was booked in the second half for another foul on Traore during the pulsating 3-3 draw.

The 6ft 7in left sided defender was eventually substituted on 69 minutes as Brighton battled back from 3-1 down to claim a draw against Nuno Espírito Santo's men.

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"Traore is one of the most hardest players in world football to defend against," said Potter when asked how Burn was feeling after the match.

"Dan Burn a couple of years ago was at Wigan in League One. So rather than being critical of Dan Burn, we should be proud of him.

"He puts himself there and he gives his best every day and gives his best every match. It is easy to be critical in this world but he is a fantastic professional and a fantastic person."

After Aaron Connolly poked Brighton ahead with his first goal at the Amex Stadium in 15 months, things swiftly went downhill.

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Saiss soon nodded past Seagulls goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, before the hapless Burn scored at the wrong end and then brought down Traore to allow Neves to score from 12 yards.

Burn’s blushes were spared by Neal Maupay winning and converting a penalty immediately after the restart and captain Lewis Dunk heading home from a corner 20 minutes from time.

The relegation-threatened Seagulls moved three points clear of the bottom three, albeit having played two games more than 18th-placed Fulham.

Despite dominating the second period, Albion were almost denied their 14th point of a challenging season when unmarked Wolves substitute Owen Otasowie somehow headed over in added time.

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Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo was frustrated to throw away two points having been in such a commanding position.

However, he would not blame individuals, including vastly experienced midfielder Joao Moutinho, who conceded Maupay’s penalty seconds after the restart.

Asked how disappointed he was, the Portuguese replied: “A lot because I think the first half was very good.

“We knew that Brighton is going to react and we had to control, and we didn’t do it.

“(It was) disappointing. This game today we must perform much better in the second half.