Ahead of Brighton's clash with Crystal Palace, right-back Costinha spoke exclusively to Flashscore about his move from Olympiacos, his adaptation to the Premier League and the club's targets. According to an editorial note in the report, Brighton were third at the time of the interview.
Move and Premier League start
Costinha, 26, joined Brighton from Olympiacos last summer in a deal worth around €12 million (£10m). Costinha said: "The experience has been incredible because it is a stage that most players want and dream of reaching. It has been rewarding to witness these moments every day."
Costinha said: "After the first game against Aston Villa, I came on in the 66th minute, we won, and it was an incredible feeling."
Demands under the coach
Costinha said: "Just a few days ago, our coach showed us that we are the Premier League team covering the most distance during matches."
According to Costinha, Brighton's coach places importance on winning the first throw-in, drawing the first foul, winning the first duel and winning a corner in the first five minutes.
Costinha said: "In the week before the Arsenal game, coach Fabian Hurzeler told us that it would be possible to win."
Old Trafford memory
Costinha said: "I played at Old Trafford in front of more than 70,000 people. It was incredible, a historic stadium, and we won after coming from behind . We were 2-0 down and won 3-2."
Club target
Costinha said: "One of the targets is for the club to continue playing in European competitions and reach the Champions League."