Brighton boss Graham Potter hailed debutant Tariq Lamptey for their 0-0 draw with Leicester City last night.
Lamptey needed stitches to his mouth after an aerial collision midway through the first half.
He went on to produce a highly promising 90 minutes as Albion drew 0-0 at third-placed Leicester City.
Albion boss Potter said: “I think you could see his attributes. He has got great speed.
“I thought he competed well, showed great courage because he took a heavy smash to the face and needed stitches.
“He had a big hole on the side of his face.
“But he played against some good players out there and I thought he was magnificent."
Potter said it was “touch and go" as to whether the former Chelsea youngster would have to be replaced during the first half.
But he added: “It was a great debut for him. I'm pleased for him."
