Yasin Ayari has been challenged to build on his summer of progress with Albion.

The Swedish midfielder was hailed as a “team player” by Fabian Huerzeler after forcing his way on to the Premier League stage.

Ayari, who spent last season on loan at Blackburn, fared well alongside fellow 20-year-old Carlos Baleba in the 1-1 draw at Arsenal after the early exit of James Milner.

Huerzeler likes Ayari’s commitment and his willingness to get into dangerous attacking areas.

The Seagulls boss said: “He is a top motivated player.

“He plays with high intensity against the ball. He has quality in possession, especially with his deep runs.

“He made a great impact when he came here. He used his chance.

“Now it is up to him to continue his level, to keep going in his development and we try to help him.

“I am happy to have him here.

“I love players who give everything for the club, who give their last per cent of what they have to the performance of the team and who are team players.

“He is one team player and you need team players to be successful.

“You can’t only have creative players and only leaders.

“He is a team player and very helpful for the balance.”

Ayari previously had a goal disallowed for a narrow offside at Everton and played a big part in the late winner against Manchester United.