Michal Karbownik has set his sights on a Premier League debut.

The versatile defender or midfielder made his first Albion appearance in the FA Cup defeat at Leicester City last night.

He looked lively in a right wing-back role.

Head coach Graham Potter has made it clear he will think carefully before pitching Karbownik into league battles.

But the 19-year-old from Legia Warsaw wants to prove he is ready.

He said: “I grow as a player and a person every day.

“It's a good club to develop and I am delighted to be here. I also really like Brighton itself, it's a nice place.

“I am enjoying working with the manager. I believe he's happy with how I am getting on.

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“I am fighting every day in training to show him that I am ready to play in the Premier League.”

Karbownik is an option on the left with Solly March ruled out for about 12 weeks by a knee injury.

The Poland international told brightonandhovealbion.com: “I played on the right against Leicester but I feel good playing on either side of defence or in midfield.

“But I don't mind where I play as long as I am in the team.”