Roberto De Zerbi watches his side lose at Villa Park (Image: Richard Parkes)
Roberto De Zerbi condemned his side’s performance that resulted in Albion's heaviest defeat in Premier League history, writes Anujit Vijayakumar.
He shouldered the blame, taking accountability for their 6-1 loss at Aston Villa.
De Zerbi said: “We played a very bad game, without energy, mental energy. We can lose badly, but we can't lose every duel, every second ball.
“The biggest responsibility is mine because I am coach. We have to adapt this season. It is totally different to last season. It is very tough; we’re playing every three days."
Asked what factors proved decisive to their loss, he said: “Everything."
But he added: "Thursday (Marseille away) you will see another Brighton.”
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