Brighton's history-making campaign so far cannot be allowed to end on a low note.

That is the view of manager Roberto De Zerbi, who admits the number of games have caught up to his team.

The Italian saw his side lose 3-0 to Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend.

Post-game, De Zerbi said: “We are having a tough season, especially in the last two or three months.

“We have a lot of injuries but we have to be able to find the energy to be able to finish the season in a different way.

“Motivation I think in football is 80% of our work and, in my time, we kept every game a big challenge, a big target.

“In this moment, the Europa League is finished, we are too many points from the European positions in the table.

“We are working for not a clear, clear target and it can happen.

“It's normal but I can't accept a game without soul.

“We are Brighton and we have to keep respect for ourselves, for our club, for our fans and I am sorry for that.

“I am really sorry. I am suffering a lot but I am working in football for 30 years and I know this moment can happen.

“We have to stop this moment quickly."