Fabian Hurzeler Discusses Brighton’s Win Against Manchester City

Following Brighton’s triumph over Manchester City, manager Fabian Hurzeler shared his post-match reflections with BBC Match of the Day. He stated: “I’ve had great experiences at my former clubs, so I wouldn’t say it’s the biggest win of my career – but it’s an important one.“Last week, we talked about a great performance but not the result against Liverpool. Today we got a result, so I’m happy.“On the one hand, it’s important to gain self-confidence from games like this. On the other, it’s important to stay humble, keep focusing on the hard work and keep focusing on the process.” Addressing his half-time instructions to the squad, Hurzeler revealed: “In possession, to stay more patient and to make City move. In the first half, we played too many vertical balls and gave too many easy balls away. The subs were great for us. They had an impact and if you have that in the squad, it helps you.” Regarding Carlos Baleba, the manager commented: “Every player who came on had an impact on the game. Of course, Carlos is showing a great development. He’s a different style of player. He has a different profile, and sometimes you need that profile to get back control of the game.” Speaking about Matt O’Riley, Hurzeler remarked: “Part of it is how he worked for his comeback. A lot of players would keep their head down and be negative, but he was very positive. I’m happy he got what he deserved.” Concerning Brighton’s supporters, he stated: “It’s so important to have the crowd behind us. They’re our 12th man. We have to make the Amex like our home castle. It’s the support from the fans that makes other teams’ experience not that easy. They’re the most important people and we need to make them happy.”