Webster return delights Potter despite costly error against Saints
Brighton & Hove Albion’s 2-2 Premier League draw against Southampton at the Amex Stadium saw the return of defender Adam Webster into the starting line-up, following his injury troubles.
Brighton were two up against the visitors, but after the deficit had been reduced to one just before half-time, Webster, who had been playing well, misplaced a pass in the second half, leading to the Saints’ equaliser, and was then substituted after an hour.
Speaking after the game, Brighton boss Graham Potter revealed that it had not been Webster’s mistake which had caused his substitution.
“It’s unfortunate that it happened like it did, but the thought was 60 minutes after the time he’s had with his injuries.
“And obviously he played 30 minutes on Wednesday [at Man City] as well, so it was important for us to have him available to us for the rest of the season, and I think 60 was what we thought was the right thing.
“It was just unfortunate that the mistake happened a bit before that.”