Roberto De Zerbi insists Brighton deserve to qualify for European football next season as a result of their efforts over the current campaign.The Seagulls will head into Sunday’s Premier League clash with relegated Southampton at the Amex Stadium knowing two wins from their final three games – they host champions elect Manchester City next Wednesday before bringing the curtain down with a testing final-day trip to Aston Villa – would secure a Europa League berth.It would be a first qualification for continental football for the south coast outfit and De Zerbi wants his players to write themselves into the club’s history.Asked if he would regard this season as a success whatever happens over the next week or so, the Italian said: “Good question, but I prefer to answer you at the end of the season.“I am really proud for this season, but we want to write our own history of our club for our fans, for ourselves. Dais
Roberto De Zerbi insists Brighton deserve to qualify for European football next season as a result of their efforts over the current campaign.The Seagulls will head into Sunday’s Premier League clash with relegated Southampton at the Amex Stadium knowing two wins from their final three games – they host champions elect Manchester City next Wednesday before bringing the curtain down with a testing final-day trip to Aston Villa – would secure a Europa League berth.It would be a first qualification for continental football for the south coast outfit and De Zerbi wants his players to write themselves into the club’s history.Asked if he would regard this season as a success whatever happens over the next week or so, the Italian said: “Good question, but I prefer to answer you at the end of the season.“I am really proud for this season, but we want to write our own history of our club for our fans, for ourselves. Rebate