Brighton fans put on a brave face at the Vitality Stadium yesterday when they saw their team lose yet another match.
The Seagulls have now won just once in their last nine league games and only managed one shot on target in the away game against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.
The team are suffering from a post-Europa hangover having taken just two points from the last 21 available.
With goals from Marcos Senesi, Enes Unal and Justin Kluivert, Albion went down 3-0.
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Bournemouth move up into tenth after following up the midweek win over Wolves with three more points, while Brighton stay in 12th, albeit with one game in hand.
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi said: “We are having a tough season, especially in the last two or three months.
“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."
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