"We need to be honest - we were shaking a bit until half-time, but we showed again a good response. Second 45 minutes, really aggressive from our lads. We won the duels, unfortunately we were not smart enough in the final decision-making in the opposition box, so that is something we need to work on. We need to threaten the opposition much more when we have the ball in the final third. We had occasions but in the end, the lucky punch was missing."

On what he told his players at half-time: "Belief, purely belief, because the first 30 minutes was really good, until we conceded the goal actually. It's a bit typical for a young squad really, emotion-wise a bit shaky with ups and downs during a match, and we need to learn to find the reset straight away and consistently believe in the things we were doing before. I cannot say anything against the attitude but the goal is missing."

On Sven Botman's and Joelinton's first-half challenges and yellow cards: "Honestly, it was really fast, both actions. So I was in the beginning sure there was no foul from Joelinton, but it went so fast. The decision-making was clear from the referee and I think they checked even the foul from Sven, but I didn't see it right now."

On improving defensively: "I think in both areas, right? Because today we didn't score. Defensive-wise; I think the structure and discipline was good but not all the time, and in the Premier League against a strong opponent one occasion is enough to concede a goal and that was too easy - losing a man in the box, we need to put pressure on the cross. Again, we need to be more efficient offensive-wise."

On whether Dan Burn is close to returning to his role at centre-back after being played up front late in the match: "I think you're smart enough to know this was a tactical approach for the additional time. We went all in and in that occasion, I'm aware he is a centre-back, so don't doubt that.

"He is getting the physical back, which is really important for him. He was quite long out, but he is getting better and better physical wise. Hopefully, soon we can see him again in his natural position."