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Brighton & Hove Albion supervisor Fabian Hurzeler has mentioned he’s “not a fan” of the figures round Brentford’s dire away kind because the Bees try to increase his aspect’s winless run to 6 matches.
Thomas Frank’s tally of 1 level from eight video games on the street is the worst file within the Premier League in 2024/25 forward of their go to to Amex Stadium on Friday (7.30pm GMT).
“They don’t offer you any assure to win the sport,” Hurzeler mentioned of Brentford’s away outcomes. “We see this as a chance to get out of this circle of unhealthy experiences.
“We have to attempt to play with extra depth and provides the supporters a gift. Enchancment takes time – particularly for this younger squad. That’s why now we have to be affected person with them.”
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— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) December 23, 2024
Brighton outcomes: Hurzeler ‘accountable’
Albion took the lead however did not win for the third time in 5 matches of their 1-1 draw at West Ham on Saturday, spurning a succession of possibilities.
Their 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on December 15 was a part of a run of 1 victory of their final 5 dwelling matches in all competitions.
“Now we have specialists for the strikers, specialists for the defenders,” mentioned Hurzeler. “We attempt to enhance the gamers with each coaching session.
“I’m answerable for the unhealthy outcomes. It’s my duty to assist the gamers to get out of this example. I see it as a privilege to work throughout the Christmas [period].”
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— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) December 22, 2024
Brighton vs Brentford: Guests ‘robust’
Centre-back Adam Webster or winger Solly March may return from damage on the bench in opposition to their Twelfth-placed opponents, whereas Hurzeler is hopeful that midfielder Mats Wieffer is not going to worry by an damage that noticed him substitute throughout the second half at London Stadium.
Hurzeler described Jan Paul van Hecke as a “warrior” after the centre-back performed with a head bandage for a lot of the match following a painful aerial problem.
Brentford suffered their first dwelling defeat of the season on Saturday, dropping 2-0 to fourth-placed Nottingham Forest. “They’re actually intense,” mentioned Hurzeler.
“They concentrate on the issues they will affect… they actually care for the small particulars. In opposition to the large groups, they play with a again 5, so let’s see if they arrive with that in opposition to us or a again 4.
“They’re very versatile – a robust crew with an excellent coach, who’ve proven excellent growth [under Frank]. It’s a giant problem for us.”
