Too much I think – Roberto De Zerbi accepts Roma clash above Brighton level

This defeat made it three in a row for injury-hit Brighton.

Roberto De Zerbi watched Brighton suffer a 4-0 loss at Roma. Pic: Alessandra Tarantino/AP/PA

Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged Brighton’s 4-0 hammering at Roma was a reality check for his Europa League novices.

The Seagulls’ adventure in Europe turned into a nightmare at Stadio Olimpico after they conceded twice in each half to lose heavily in the club’s first ever European knockout tie.