Roberto De Zerbi has backed Evan Ferguson to become a “great player” after the Irish teenager’s stunning flicked finish helped boost Brighton’s quest for European qualification.
The striker set Albion on course for a 2-0 Premier League success at relegation-threatened Bournemouth by stylishly turning home Kaoru Mitoma’s cross in the 28th minute.
Victory at the Vitality Stadium was sealed by substitute Julio Enciso’s first goal for the club in added time as the sixth-placed Seagulls moved to within four points of the Champions League spots.
