Georginio Rutter says everyone is Brighton is "frustrated" by how the season has gone as he targets a strong end to the 2025-26 campaign.
Albion are 14th in the table, out of the way of the scramble to avoid relegation but at the bottom of a scrum of clubs vying to qualify for European football next year.
"It's been a frustrating season – for the team and for me as well," Rutter told BBC Sport. "Started good but we didn't win for long. Last year was better.
"For the city, for the club, we had the target to play in Europe. It's not finished yet but I am frustrated when I go home. It's not been easy this year."
So far Rutter has two goals and two assists in 24 Premier League games, whereas last term he bagged five and three respectively in 28 league appearances.
He recognises he has not hit the standards he sets for himself.
"I don't score a lot – I've done some assists but it could be better," he said. "That is football and every week I have a chance to score and do my best.
"I'm trying to find a good balance, but it's not easy."
