New boss Fabian Hurzeler was disappointed Brighton could not keep a clean sheet in their 5-1 friendly victory against Japanese side Kashima Antlers but said “there were quite a lot of positive things” in the display.
Speaking to the club’s official website, the German said: “The goal in the end makes me a little bit, not angry, but a little bit disappointed because I think a clean sheet every time is good, especially for Jason (Steele), but there’s still things to improve and we will continue tomorrow.
“It’s a win, and this win gives you self confidence. I don’t think everything was perfect – how we played and how we defended.
“But what I see is a team who suffered together, who showed a togetherness on the pitch. So when we lost the ball everyone did counter pressing and got behind the ball as quickly as possible.”
He also praised new signing Amario Cozier-Duberry, who scored twice in the victory after joining the club earlier this month, saying: “Today was a great performance for him. His performance was not only about scoring goals, but the most important thing is how we work against the ball and how he does counter pressing when we lose the ball.
“I see a lot of positive things, not only from him, also from the whole team.”
The Seagulls continue their trip in Japan with a game against Tokyo Verdy on Sunday.
Kashima Antlers,Amario Cozier-Duberry,Brighton
