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Hurzeler on De Zerbi, winning run and making fans proud
TL;DR
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler discusses team news ahead of the Premier League match against Tottenham, emphasizing the importance of winning and making fans proud. He acknowledges the achievements of his predecessor, Roberto De Zerbi, while focusing on the upcoming game.
Key points
- Fabian Hurzeler discusses team news ahead of Tottenham match
- James Milner is close to returning from injury
- Hurzeler acknowledges De Zerbi's achievements with Brighton
- Brighton aims to play intense football against Tottenham
- Hurzeler stresses the importance of making fans proud
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Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Tottenham at the Totteham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 17:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
- Hurzeler said James Milner is still out but is "getting close" to a return. There was nothing else to report on team news.
- The Brighton boss says his predecessor Roberto De Zerbi is due recognition for his achievements with the Seagulls but maintains his full focus is on winning the game: "I think he deserves the praise because he had a huge impact here on this club. He had great achievements with the players. He reached Europe for the first time so he deserves this praise. On the other side, when the whistle starts, it's a game between Brighton and Tottenham and our approach is the same. We are there to achieve something, we are there to win this game. We are there to keep showing the right habits and therefore that's our main focus."
- Hurzeler said "form doesn't win you games" and that they have a responsibility to "show the right habits".
- On Albion's upturn in form, he added: "Before we had this run now, our performances weren't bad, the only difference was that we weren't able to get the results. It is not a surprise for us." He also said the supporters are key and that they can really compete with that "togetherness".
- Hurzeler was asked whether he is surprised at the situation Spurs find themselves in: "I think everyone is a little bit surprised but on the other hand it's very important to understand how ruthless the Premier League can be, how tight the Premier League is. You need to be at your highest level every weekend. We experienced, with a bad run this season, if you're not doing the right behaviour daily then you have no chance at the weekend."
- Finally on Saturday's game, the Brighton boss said: "Our goal is that we make our supporters loud, proud and therefore we need to have our style of play. We need to go there and play intense football, don't give them any hope and be very mature in our approach."
Listen to commentary of Tottenham v Brighton on BBC Radio 5 Live from 17:30 BST on Saturday
Q&A
What did Fabian Hurzeler say about James Milner's injury status?
Fabian Hurzeler stated that James Milner is still out but is getting close to a return.
How does Hurzeler view the achievements of Roberto De Zerbi?
Hurzeler believes De Zerbi deserves recognition for his significant impact and achievements with Brighton, including reaching Europe for the first time.
What is Brighton's strategy for the upcoming match against Tottenham?
Hurzeler emphasized the need for Brighton to play intense football, maintain their style, and ensure they make their supporters proud during the game.
