Albion showed their boss they can push for European football – as they dropped points on the road.

Evan Ferguson’s late header salvaged a 2-2 draw at Leicester City, which was the least they deserved.

Kaoru Mitoma scored a brilliant goal for a Seagulls side who lost Adam Lallana to injury.

The result ended their run of three successive away wins in Premier League and FA Cup.

Bbut De Zerbi, who revealed ahead of the game he did not sleep after wins, said this draw had also left him with plenty to think about.

The Albion head coach said: “I think I will sleep badly also with a draw but I am very proud of my players today.

“We could have lost the game and to score the second goal was very important for us.

“For us, it is a signal for the second part of the season.

“I think we are able to fight for a high position.

“I watched the games of Brighton and the other teams and I think we have to try.

"The players now are sad for the result but it is important because they wanted to win.

“I think we deserved to win but the point today is very important. It’s important how we fight for the result.”

Albion fans are thinking of a European push.

De Zerbi said: “I don’t know what will be the target but I think it is clear we are a good team.”