Leandro Trossard's introduction to Roberto De Zerbi was a text message from his new manager that carried a simple instruction: ‘I want more goals from you.’
The Belgian could not have provided a more emphatic response as he became the first visiting player to score a hat-trick at Anfield since Arsenal’s Andrey Arshavin netted four in 2009.
Trossard’s treble earned Brighton a 3-3 draw with Liverpool but on reflection it could — and should — have been so much more.
De Zerbi, in charge for the first time following Graham Potter’s defection to Chelsea, gave an indication of the adventurous way he will want Brighton to play and Trossard can see only exciting times for a team that deserves its place in the top four.