Adam Webster admitted that he didn’t have the chance to see Roberto De Zerbi’s celebrations after Leo Trossard completed his hat-trick in Albion’s 3-3 against Liverpool on Saturday.
The Italian sprinted a few yards down the touchline before embracing his assistant Andrea Maldera.
“I didn’t see the gaffer’s celebrations be honest, I had been too busy trying to chase [Mo] Salah around the pitch all afternoon!” said Webster.
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“For Roberto the games don’t get much tougher to start especially after the international break when over half the squad have been away with their countries.
“It’s been difficult because we’ve not had the time to work on things but it’s a great start for us under Roberto.
“It felt like the first game of the season because of the break we’ve had. The pre-match feeling was excitement and a mix of nerves. It is a new start for everyone so you’ve got to try and impress and I feel we did that.”
Adam admitted the team had mixed emotions about the outcome.
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“To be 2-0 up and then to just draw the game is a disappointment on the face of it, but to be 3-2 down and with the manner of the goals we conceded we’re happy to come away with something. You want to try and win the game when you’re 2-0 up, but the goal just before half-time gave them a lift.
“Two goals against Liverpool doesn’t feel like a safe score-line at all, you really need to get a third if you want to be comfortable. To get three goals and a point means we’ve done something well, so that’s pleasing.
“We showed great character to stay in the game. We showed that and created several opportunities. Alisson has made some good saves and the boys showed great spirit to fight back.”