What managers can expect at Brightonpublished at 10:29
Who managed them this season: Roberto de Zerbi.
Where did they finish in the league and cups: 11th in the Premier League, fifth round of the FA Cup, third round of the Carabao Cup and round of 16 in the Europa League.
Who they’ll be working for: Owner Tony Bloom is one of the few owners who often sees his managers stay for long periods. Brighton are among the best clubs in world football at spotting young talents with huge potential and buying them for minimum prices, turning them into great players and selling them for big profits.
What the expectations are: Brighton had been on course for three consecutive Premier League top half finishes this season, only to drop out on the final day to arch-rivals Crystal Palace. Getting back to that, challenging for European football and turning a group of young players into an entertaining and successful team will be among the key aims.
Squad options available: Brazilian forward Joao Pedro is fresh off a 20-goal debut season in all competitions, while winger Kaoru Mitoma and German midfielder Pascal Gross are among the standouts in a largely impressive and often overlooked team.
What would stand in the way of success: Brighton’s biggest stumbling block of late has been seeing their top players, managers and even backroom staff being touted away from the club by bigger sides. Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella, Graham Potter and Dan Ashworth are among the names to have left in recent times.
Average duration of manager in recent years: Since Chris Hughton arrived at Brighton in December 2014, the Seagulls have only had three permanent managers, averaging 1,150 days each, the equivalent of more than three seasons per manager, a rare luxury in modern football.