Brighton Manager Hurzeler Expresses Pride in Team’s Performance

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler, in comments made to BBC Sport, stated: “I think it was exactly the game we expected. Bournemouth are very intense and after the international break it is difficult to immediately come back together.” He further elaborated on the match, saying: “In the second half we changed a little bit and player really good, scored the second but then we get the red card. We can’t accept that honestly because you can’t give the yellow card [for that].” Hurzeler highlighted the team’s resilience, adding: “It is also the strength of the team that they stayed together and we keep learning from bad experiences in the past. I’m proud of the team today.” Discussing the team’s progress, he remarked: “There is no surprise [at the progress] or expectations. It is belief in the process and the guys. If you see them work every day you see an unbelievable work ethic. When you are a man down you have to stick together and support each other. We can improve on a lot of points but I believe in the process.” He emphasized the importance of humility, stating: “It’s important now to stay humble and stay grounded because their game could go in a different direction today.” Hurzeler reiterated the team’s identity and approach: “Stay humble. Stay hard workers because that is our identity. We have a vision of where we want to go but it is important to go step by step.” He concluded by acknowledging the nature of the league: “This league is unpredictable and things can change immediately. We must work hard and keep focused on the process.”