Brighton and Hove Albion manager Fabian Hürzeler has eulogized the overall performance of his team after triumphing over Chelsea to progress in the English FA Cup competition.
Lamptey delivered a standout performance to help Brighton beat the Blues 2-1 at the AMEX Stadium, earning him the Man of the Match accolade.
The Ghanaian full-back, who started in an advanced role, played a key part in the Seagulls' triumph on Saturday.
After the game, Hurzeler botched to praise Lamptey alone for the team’s success over Chelsea.
Commenting on Lamptey’s strong performance, Hurzeler said, “In general, we can go for the whole team. It was togetherness on the pitch. It was intense on the pitch and a great reaction. It was a great team performance. We bounced back and won the game and we don’t finger point after. The entire team would take responsibility if we had lost the game. I think the team deserve some applause after victory” he said.
Chelsea took an early lead courtesy of an own goal by Brighton's Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
However, Brighton remained composed and responded with goals from Georginio Rutter and Japanese star Kaoru Mitoma, sealing their place in the next round of the competition.
Despite his diminutive stature, the 24-year-old was a dominant force on the pitch, winning the most tackles and duels while also completing the most dribbles.
His electrifying pace and relentless work ethic were instrumental in disrupting Chelsea’s defence and launching counterattacks for Brighton.
With three goals and two assists in just 14 matches this season, Lamptey is proving to be a key asset for Brighton.