De Zerbi, prior to the 4-1 annihilation of Chelsea has failed to win a single match since he took over at Brighton
By Kehinde Okeowo
Brighton manager, Roberto de Zerbi has opened up on how his team were able to beat West London club, Chelsea in Saturday’s Premier League tie at the Annex Stadium.
De Zerbi, who had not won a game before the 4-1 thrashing of the Blues attributed the big win to his player’s fantastic display during the encounter.
He went on to say Brighton’s fans, workers and his backroom staff also played a significant part in his side’s significant win.
Goals from Leandro Trossard, Ruben Loftus-Cheek (OG), Trevoh Chalobah (OG) and Pascal Grob gave Brighton all three points against Chelsea at Falmer Stadium.
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Kai Havertz did score for Graham Potter’s side against Brighton but it ended up as a consolatory goal.
Speaking after the game, De Zerbi told Sky Sports: “I am very happy for the players, for the club and the people working with our team and these great fans. They were the best players on the pitch, they helped us a lot and I am very happy.
“In the first 20-25 minutes, we were fantastic. We played like men. We have a style, and the first 20-25 minutes was fantastic, really fantastic.
“We prepared the team one-on-one. All the players were fantastic.
“No, I don’t want to celebrate anything. Next Saturday there is another game and I am sorry for the Chelsea goal because in the second half we suffered a stupid goal and made a mistake. They changed their tactical position and we weren’t ready to change something for us. But I’m happy because 4-1 against Chelsea is an amazing result.”
