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Alireza Jahanbakhsh happy to fight for Brighton place

Alireza Jahanbakhsh insists he's happy to fight for his place at Brighton.

The winger enjoyed his first Premier League minutes of the season when he entered the action against Wolves on Sunday afternoon as a second half substitute, and emphasised his desire to continue adapting to Graham Potter's style of play with the Seagulls.

He told the club's website, “I have been working really hard and trying to get used to the way that the head coach wants the team to play. It's obviously different to what we did last season, but it's been a good week for the side.

“I try to work hard, as professional players you have to train well and be in a good shape for when the head coach gives you a chance.

“The new head coach expects new things from the players and obviously I try to train the way that he wants me to. I have always been working hard, and will continue to do so to be ready for when the head coach needs me.

“Every player wants to play matches, but I am very happy here. The team is playing well and I'm learning every day. I try to just adapt myself to the way the manager wants me to play, and I am going to work hard to get more chances."

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