"We controlled the game and played a blinder in the first half," Hurzeler fumed. "Then, in the second half, we made a string of basic errors and found ourselves 3-1 down in a heartbeat. Then came the red card, and it was all over."

"The sluggish start to the second half was our undoing. The red card didn't help; Joao (Pedro) has apologized to the team and vowed to learn from this."

"We showed some grit and came close to clawing back a 3-3 draw, but it wasn't enough. At 3-1, I brought on Kaoru Mitoma and Solly March to inject some speed and more midfield muscle, but it wasn't enough to tip the balance in our favor."

"We didn't get the credit for our courage, but I was pleased with our response. The plus point from today was our resilience. It's not about confidence; it's about character. We need to stand up and be counted in tough moments."

"We've had our fair share of ups and downs this season, but we need to stick together and show we're a unit. I welcome the pressure - I'll be the one setting the example and we'll find a way to finish the season strong. I'll analyze the game, find solutions, and we'll bounce back."

"We Need to Play More as a Team: Welbeck"

Meanwhile, Danny Welbeck, who scored in the match, admits that Brighton fell short of their standards.

"We messed up - we didn't start the second half well enough, and in the Premier League, you can't afford to do that - you'll get punished," Welbeck said. "They gained momentum and put us in a difficult spot for the rest of the game."

"We know as a team, we can do better. We need to play much more cohesively as a unit. There have been too many subpar performances this season. We've had some good spells, but we need to improve drastically and support each other more as a team. We've dug our own grave, and now we have to lie in it."

Welbeck also provided an update on Jan-Paul van Hecke, who suffered a head injury in a collision.

"JP's conscious but a bit groggy. He's a fighter, and hopefully, he'll make a quick recovery. Hopefully, it's nothing too serious, and he can fight through this."