Brighton’s Hurzeler Discusses Relationship with Crystal Palace Manager Glasner

Ahead of Brighton’s Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace this weekend, Fabian Hurzeler shared details regarding his connection with opposing manager Oliver Glasner, whom he described as a “great coach”. The two managers established a “little bit” of a relationship during their concurrent tenures in Germany, when Hurzeler was at the helm of St Pauli and Glasner managed Eintracht Frankfurt. Hurzeler stated, “When I was at St Pauli, we played a very similar system. We both played with five at the back.” He continued, “He had great success with his former club, Frankfurt, winning a trophy with this club is a big thing. His style of play was outstanding. He was always very compact and very good in transition.” Hurzeler also noted, “When he arrived at Crystal Palace, he immediately had an impact on the club and on the Premier League. That shows his quality.” Hurzeler further mentioned maintaining communication with Glasner since assuming his role with the Seagulls this summer, stating, “We were in touch. We had some calls because we know each other a little bit.” He concluded his remarks by saying, “He is very helpful and open-minded. He is a great coach.” He added, “He has achieved a lot of things and he is continuing to make a big career. He is a role model, I think, in how he acts and how humble and grounded he is.” Hurzeler finished by asserting, “He has the attitude to become a great manager.”