Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has given his verdict on the team's campaign so far.
The Albion head coach was speaking during the international break, which gives him a chance to reassess what has happened already this term.
Brighton find themselves sixth in the Premier League and improving in the Europa League group stages.
Per The Argus, De Zerbi said: The most important thing for me has been the reaction after Villa Park [defeat to Aston Villa].
We started the game in Marseille, one of the best stadiums in Europe, and we started losing 2-0. After that moment, there was only one team on the pitch Brighton.
To do it, you have to show character, to show the right attitude, the right behavior and passion. The most important thing in my idea of football is passion, is the character.
After that we can speak about tactical disposition, the quality of the players, recruitment. But without that part of football, in my opinion, you can't play or work in football."