Fabian Hurzeler Addresses Player Availability, Brighton’s Progress, and Manchester City Challenge

Fabian Hurzeler, the manager of Brighton, addressed the media ahead of Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Manchester City, scheduled for a 17:30 GMT kick-off. The following are the main points from his press conference: Regarding players recovering from injuries, Hurzeler stated: “Some of them will return for sure. Joao Pedro and [Matt] O’Riley have a big chance. For Solly [March], it’s too early. Yasin Ayari might be an option for the weekend.” Addressing areas for improvement, he commented: “It has something to do with game management and being ruthless. It’s important in a wild environment to stay calm and continue playing your style of play. It’s about finding the solutions and I think we can improve.” Hurzeler evaluated his initial 10 games as a Premier League manager, saying: “We can be happy with the performances but on the other side, we could have more points. We have to find the balance of a good style of play and getting results.” Regarding their upcoming opponents, who are experiencing an uncharacteristic dip in form, he stated: “We have a lot of respect because they are still the best team in the world with the best manager in the world. We see this as the next opportunity to challenge the establishment.” Nevertheless, the Albion manager indicated that he does not encourage his Brighton players to “dream,” explaining: “It’s not about dreaming – it’s about having a clear vision with individual goals and team goals. The process is always going step by step and it won’t always be linear. We should make the next step and grow as a team.”