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Luka Vuskovic targets faster starts after Brighton draw with Leeds United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:39 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Luka Vuskovic targets faster starts after Brighton draw with Leeds United

Summary

Brighton and Leeds United finished in a 1-1 draw on Saturday. Club record signing Luka Vuskovic scored the equalizing goal for Brighton late in the match, marking his first goal for the team. Vuskovic indicated that the team needs to perform more consistently from the start of matches rather than relying on second-half adjustments to secure points. He noted that the squad discussed the need to find solutions following the performance. The Seagulls will look to improve their opening intensity in their next outing to avoid playing from behind. Vuskovic expressed a mix of personal satisfaction regarding his goal and frustration over the final result.

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By the Numbers

•Brighton drew 1-1 with Leeds United on Saturday.
•Luka Vuskovic scored his first goal for Brighton in the match.
•Vuskovic stated the team must improve their performance in the first half.
•Brighton plans to address the slow start before the next match.

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7:39 AMYahoo Sports — 'We never give up' - Vuskovic says Brighton will 'fix it' and start quicker

What they're saying

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Luka Vuskovic says Brighton must "work better" to ensure they do not need to fight back in games to earn points. The club record summer signing from Tottenham headed home his first goal for the Seagulls to equalise late on in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leeds United. "It was not so satisfying because we didn't win the game but at least I can be a little bit happy as I helped the team to get one point," Vuskovic told BBC Radio Sussex.
— Yahoo Sports

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