Brighton news: Simon Adingra believes Seagulls can compete for European qualification

Simon Adingra believes it is possible for Brighton to qualify for a European competition again and said “if you play once in Europe you always want to play again”.

The winger, who has only made one league start for Brighton this season and has missed the past two games because of injury, said: “We have a competitive squad, with a new manager and system.

“I want to play more but the coach decides, so I have to keep going and show I want to play.”

After playing in the Europa League last season, the 22-year-old wants the Seagulls to have a quick return to playing in Europe: “We have a target and we want to be competitive for the top six, we are in a good way.

“Once you play in Europe you always want to play again, it’s nice to travel and see new countries and players – it’s a good feeling.

“We all want to do it again, Europe is our target. You always dream to play against big teams.

“It’s possible, we just have to be positive and keep working – the Premier League is not easy, we know that we have to be humble.”

Ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Newcastle, he agreed with what his old coach Roberto de Zerbi said previously – that St James’ Park has the best atmosphere in the Premier League.

“When you are on the pitch you feel proud to be at a place like that, a lot of people are watching you, it gives you motivation,” said Adingra.

Listen to the full interview here