BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Brighton fans celebrate after qualifying for European football for the first time in their history at the end of the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton FC at American Express Community Stadium on May 21, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
‘It was a bit strange’ – Brighton star relives bittersweet moment after dramatic match at Chelsea
On a disappointing day for Brighton, one key positive from the trip to Chelsea was the first goal for their marquee summer signing.
Georginio Rutter – a £40m signing from Leeds United – grabbed his first goal for the club to open the scoring at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (September 28) – but the Blues eventually ran out 4-2 winners.
The 22-year-old showed great determination to win a header in front of goal after former Seagull Levi Colwill failed to properly clear the ball.
Rutter wasn’t able to celebrate the goal, though, as he required lengthy treatment following the brave header.
Speaking to BBC Sport Sussex, the French forward said: “We start good. We start the game very good and we score quickly as well.
“It was a bit strange because I didn’t see the goal. I was on the floor.
“I’m happy [for the goal], it gives me confidence. It’s amazing to score quickly like this as it’s good for confidence.
