Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari says last season's loan with Blackburn Rovers toughened him up.
Ayari has started this season superbly with the Seagulls.
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And he admits: “Maybe it wasn’t the best loan spell if you talk about the performance on the pitch and everything but I think I’ve developed so much outside the pitch.
“My mentality and how it is to live outside Brighton, outside of my family and everything.
“Now when I came back I feel more prepared, I feel like a man.
“I feel like I’m ready now to take the next step.”