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of that going on.
“Obviously I hope he’ll pick it up but if he doesn’t he doesn’t. It’s important that next week you’re ready to go again.
“I harbour ambitions to be back involved. I can’t shy away from that. But there is a lot of water to go under the bridge yet.
“What’s important for me is focusing day in, day out. Getting the performances right and seeing where that takes us.”
The game was settled thanks to two former Brighton strikers with Chris Wood scoring twice before Ashley Barnes converted a penalty in the 74th minute followed shortly afterwards by a consolation from Shane Duffy.
Brighton boss Chris Hughton has told his players their Premier League fate is still in their hands.
The Seagulls have been dragged into the relegation picture after winning just one of their last 11 games.
He said: “If you are relying too much on other results, then it is going to be a hard season.
Brighton have 10 days off after Saturday’s FA Cup fifth round clash with Derby.
Hughton is considering taking his players away and added: “Sometimes you look to do something just a little bit different to change that trend.”