Hurzeler needs to finish ‘circle of dangerous experiences’ in opposition to ‘intense’ Bees

Brighton & Hove Albion supervisor Fabian Hurzeler has stated he’s “not a fan” of the figures round Brentford’s dire away kind because the Bees try to increase his facet’s winless run to 6 matches.

Thomas Frank’s tally of 1 level from eight video games on the highway 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 stated of Brentford’s away outcomes. “We see this as a chance to get out of this circle of dangerous 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 we’ve got to be affected person with them.”

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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 probabilities.

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 consultants for the strikers, consultants for the defenders,” stated Hurzeler. “We attempt to enhance the gamers with each coaching session.

“I’m liable for the dangerous outcomes. It’s my duty to assist the gamers to get out of this case. I see it as a privilege to work through the Christmas [period].”

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Brighton vs Brentford: Guests ‘sturdy’

Centre-back Adam Webster or winger Solly March may return from harm on the bench in opposition to their Twelfth-placed opponents, whereas Hurzeler is hopeful that midfielder Mats Wieffer won’t worry by an harm that noticed him substitute through 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,” stated Hurzeler.

“They concentrate on the issues they’ll affect… they actually handle the small particulars. Towards 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 powerful staff with an excellent coach, who’ve proven superb improvement [under Frank]. It’s an enormous problem for us.”