Graham Potter makes Marc Cucurella and Yves Bissouma transfer admission after Man United win

Graham Potter says the team collective at Brighton is more important than any individual despite admitting it's not easy to lose Yves Bissouma and Marc Cucurella.

The duo were arguably Albion's best players last season but they have subsequently been sold to Tottenham and Chelsea respectively. Bissouma provided so many qualities in the Seagulls' midfield over his four seasons with the club and Cucurella excelled as a wing-back, full-back, and left centre-back last term.

The Mali international, who had one year left on his contract with the Sussex side, signed for Spurs in June for a fee that could rise to £35million, and the Spaniard, whose contract on the south coast was set to expire in the summer of 2027, joined the Blues for £55m, with £7m in add-ons. It's worth remembering he cost them £15m from Getafe just under a year ago.

While in the long-term, Brighton may feel the effects of losing these outstanding players, they appeared to not be missed as Potter's men beat Manchester United 2-1 on Sunday in what was their first-ever win at Old Trafford. A Pascal Gross double got Albion's season off to a flyer, with this victory once again showing how well-drilled this team is.

So, how does Potter feel about losing Cucurella and Bissouma? Is he calm when losing these prized assets? Is it frustrating to be in a position where you have to find a way to adapt and improve when placed in this situation? It's clear the 47-year-old takes it all in his stride.

After the game, Potter replied: "I wouldn't say frustrated but you have to scratch your head because Yves Bissouma and Marc Cucurella, football values them at quite a high price which suggests they are good players. And in any team you need good players to win games,