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Leandro Trossard is confident Graham Potter’s ‘shocking’ departure will NOT derail Brighton’s strong start to the season as he supports the team to stay in good shape under new boss Roberto De Zerbi
- Leandro Trossard insists Graham Potter’s departure won’t stop Brighton
- Manager Potter left the Seagulls after three years in charge to join Chelsea
- Brighton has since had former Shakhtar Donetsk boss Roberto De Zerbi. appointed
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Leandro Trossard has maintained that manager Graham Potter’s departure will not derail Brighton & Hove Albion’s season.
The Seagulls are currently fourth in the Premier League after a solid start under Potter, but have now seen their manager leave for Chelsea after three years at the club to succeed Thomas Tuchel.
Brighton has since appointed Roberto De Zerbi, who has had coaching success with Sassuolo in his native Italy and Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine.
Leandro Trossard has insisted manager Graham Potter’s departure will not derail Brighton
Brighton have appointed Roberto De Zebri (left) to replace Graham Potter (right) who left the Seagulls after three years in charge for Chelsea
The 27-year-old winger admitted Potter’s departure came as a ‘shock’ but thinks they can continue their impressive start to the campaign.
“It all happened pretty quickly,” Trossard told the… Independent while this week he was on international service with Belgium.
“One day we learned that Tuchel had been fired and that Graham was there to take his place.
“It was a bit of a shock for us, but we knew he might one day go because he’s a brilliant manager.
The 27-year-old winger did admit that Potter’s departure came as a ‘shock’ to Brighton’s side
“It was a bit strange in the beginning, but now with the new coach we have to move forward as a club and as players. I am excited to work with the new coach.’
Trossard added: “It doesn’t mean that if the coach leaves, the team won’t play as well.
“It may be different with the new manager, but it’s up to him to help us on our way.”
The Belgium international has been a success since coming to Brighton from Genk in 2019, scoring 20 goals in 106 Premier League appearances.
Trossard came on as a second half comeback as Belgium beat Wales 2-1 in Brussels on Thursday to keep alive hopes of outdoing their Nations League group.
Trossard was a comeback in the second half as Belgium defeated Wales 2-1 in the Nations League
However, the Brighton man is excited about the prospect of going to his first World Cup later this year as the 2022 World Cup in Qatar draws closer.
“It’s a bit strange that it’s winter, but I’m excited to be a part of it and can go to my first World Cup.
“I think there are so many countries that have a chance to win the prize right now.
“It’s hard to pick a country and maybe we’re outside of it, I’d say.
“If you look at Brazil, France, England, Germany – you never know in a tournament. It’s all about the moment.
The team that is in its best shape at that moment will win the World Cup.
“Hopefully everyone is fit and in top shape to show themselves.”