Brighton ace Alexis Mac Allister says the players are determined to beat former manager Graham Potter on Chelsea.

Mac Allister, 23, has warned he and his Seagulls team-mates want to inflict his first defeat in charge of the West Londoners.

The Argentina international credits Potter for making him a far stronger and more versatile player.

He told The Sun: “I hope the fans give him a warm welcome because he deserves it.

“Graham and his staff have been fantastic for us. They've been part of this team's progress and we think he was amazing for this club.

“I'm really looking forward to playing Chelsea and of course after the game we'll wish them the best.

“I was surprised at the time when he left because it all happened very quickly. But I wasn't disappointed because that's football. It was an amazing opportunity for him and we must respect his decision.

“He's in a big club now and you can see they're already playing the way he wants and winning games. I'm happy for them and of course I wish him the best."

When Potter first arrived at Brighton in the summer of 2019, Mac Allister himself had only been on these shores for four months after signing from Argentinos Juniors.

And the South American ace admits he found Premier League football difficult.

He said: “He was the first one who played me as a No6. It was a smart move from him because I enjoyed playing in that position and the way he wanted to play football. That was the most important thing.

"The first year wasn't easy for me. I found it very hard coming from Argentina with a different language and different way to play football. I physically wasn't as strong as I am today.

“I wanted to kill him… but that's part of football. He was very helpful — improving my versatility and physically. I'm a much better player today because of it so I can thank him a lot."