Brighton boss De Zerbi: Ferguson just like Vieri

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi has likened Evan Ferguson to former Italy striker Christian Vieri.

De Zerbi was speaking after Ferguson's hat-trick in victory over Newcastle United.

He's similar to Vieri but Vieri was left-footed and Evan is right-footed," said the Italian coach.

The characteristics are very, very close.

Vieri was great, great. He scored 200 goals, and he worked in the defensive space, a generous player, like Evan."