Former Brighton midfielder Andrea Orlandi says fans can be expected about the appointment of new manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Orlandi likens De Zerbi to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

He told the Brighton website: "Roberto was regarded as a sort of genius when he was a player, there was a big hype around him, but for some reason never fulfilled his potential.

“As a coach there's this same 'genius' story about him, and from his early days at Foggia you could tell that he didn't have that traditional Italian mentality as a manager.

“For him, it has always been about passing and getting through the lines of pressure by combinations. He's very adaptable as well. He is very much a 'Guardiola-esque' type of manager, so I think he is perfect for Brighton's style and way of playing. I think the club is in safe hands with him."

Orlandi added: “When he was there (with Sassuolo), they played some of the best football in Serie A.

“He then made the big move to Shakhtar Donetsk, had success, but we all know what happened in Ukraine unfortunately.

“Now he has his big chance in the Premier League and you will continue to see Brighton playing as they have done under Graham Potter. He's all about getting the ball on the floor and playing attractive football, attacking football, which is what we want, and which is what we all like at Brighton!"