Jahanbakhsh Can’t Wait for Supporters to Return to Stadiums

The forward, who has started last three Premier League games for Albion, says there isn’t a feeling quite like scoring in front of an Amex full house, brightonandhovealbion.com reported.

The Iran international has two goals so far this campaign – both coming behind closed doors in the Carabao Cup.

“Scoring in front of fans in a packed stadium compared to an empty one is a completely different feeling. The reaction and the atmosphere is so different. We all want to win in front of them,” Jahanbakhsh said.

While feeling Albion’s support from a distance throughout the lockdowns, having fans at the Amex is something the entire squad is looking forward to, according to the 27-year-old.

“We can’t wait for the supporters to be back – we had them back for two games in December. When they weren’t there, we felt the support from them, but being physically there makes a huge difference to the players.

“It will be good to see them after such a long time, it will be good for them as well I am sure as we know they have missed coming to the Amex. It’s great news for everyone,” he added.

Jahanbakhsh says a return to some sort of normality is a positive for players and supporters.

“I didn’t see my family for a long time – I haven’t seen a lot of them and my best friends for nearly a year and I can’t wait for us to be reunited. We have football, but we need our families, the people who can help us mentally to recover. I would say to everyone that good days and bad days don’t last forever and we need to stay strong until normal life returns,” Jahanbakhsh concluded.