Hurzeler was adamant that Brighton's first-half display was top-notch, but it all fell apart in the second half when they made a string of elementary mistakes that left them reeling.

The red card handed to Joao Pedro was the final nail in the coffin, but Hurzeler was quick to defend his player, saying he'd apologized to the team and would learn from the error.

Despite the setback, Hurzeler was proud of his team's reaction, which saw them mount a spirited comeback and come close to snatching a draw. He praised the bravery of his players, saying they showed the kind of character that would serve them well in the tough times ahead.

Hurzeler's plan to inject some pace into the game by bringing on Kaoru Mitoma and Solly March paid off, but ultimately it wasn't enough to salvage the day. Still, he's taking the positives from the performance and is determined to find a solution to finish the season strongly.

And as for the pressure, Hurzeler is embracing it, saying he'll be the role model and lead his team to success. He's already started analyzing the game and is working on solutions to turn things around.

It's a tough time for Brighton, but Hurzeler is convinced that his team has the personality and character to overcome any obstacle.

Meanwhile, Danny Welbeck, who scored on the day, was brutally honest about his team's performance, saying they'd fallen short of their standards.

Welbeck admitted that Brighton had put their foot in it by failing to start the second half on the right foot, and that they'd paid the price for it. He acknowledged that they'd had some good spells, but that they needed to improve massively and fight for each other more as a team.

And as for Jan-Paul van Hecke, who suffered a nasty head injury in a collision, Welbeck offered a reassuring update, saying he was conscious but a bit groggy, and that he was a warrior who would fight through this.