Marco Silva on Fulham’s defeat at Brighton - Joao Pedro scored a stoppage-time penalty as the Seagulls finally beat Fulham in the Premier League at the 10th attempt.

On the fight for Europe: "It's going to be a big fight, many teams are there. we have to take some positives. Don't be nervous, express yourselves."

Fulham manager Marco Silva claimed his team deserved to win against Brighton and Hove Albion despite suffering a 2-1 defeat on Saturday.

Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at Brighton (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Silva said Adama Traore remains a doubt for this weekend: "We are going to have another session tomorrow.

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"It was a big fight. I loved the composure of our own players." On the penalty shootout: "It is really important. They did it perfectly, with great composure, all of them. They have smiles on their faces. "The Fulham fans are really proud of their team. We are there."

Brighton are on their best run of the season and have won five games in a row since their 7-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest, while Fulham have won four of their past five away league games. Fulham won the reverse fixture 3-1,

A reckless moment from Harrison Reed deep into stoppage time handed Brighton a penalty and Joao Pedro converted to send Fulham packing with nothing to show. Europe still remains in Fulham's sights but the dream of making an unlikely push for a Champions League spot is starting to dissipate.