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Leandro Trossard is confident the 'shock' departure of Graham Potter will NOT derail Brighton's strong start to the season as he backs the team to continue good form under new boss Roberto De Zerbi

Leandro Trossard has insisted the departure of manager Graham Potter will not derail Brighton & Hove Albion's season.

The Seagulls currently sit fourth in the Premier League after a bright start under Potter but have now seen their manager leave for Chelsea after three years at the club to succeed Thomas Tuchel.

Brighton have since appointed Roberto De Zerbi, who has had coaching success at Sassuolo in his native Italy and at Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine.

Leandro Trossard has insisted the departure of manager Graham Potter will not derail Brighton
Brighton have appointed Roberto De Zerbi
He replaces Graham Potter who left to join Chelsea

Brighton have appointed Roberto De Zebri (left) to replace Graham Potter (right) who left the Seagulls after three years in charge for Chelsea

The 27-year-old winger admitted Potter's departure came as a 'shock' but feels they can continue their impressive start to the campaign.