Head coach Fabian Hurzeler expressed disappointment with his Brighton team’s inability to sustain their maximum effort for the entire 90 minutes in their recent 2-1 loss to Liverpool. Despite an early lead courtesy of Ferdi Kadioglu’s goal, Brighton failed to capitalize on their advantage, allowing Liverpool to come from behind with goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah in the second half.
Hurzeler acknowledged Liverpool’s individual quality, noting their ability to score from unlikely situations. He highlighted missed chances for Brighton to extend their lead in the first half as a crucial factor in the outcome of the match. The coach stressed the importance of performing at their best for the full duration of the game in order to succeed in the competitive Premier League.
Despite the defeat, Hurzeler found a silver lining in the performance of new signing Kaoru Mitoma, who netted his first Premier League goal for Brighton. Praising Mitoma’s flexibility, work rate, and eagerness to improve, Hurzeler expressed confidence in the player’s potential to become a key contributor to the team in the long term.
Looking ahead, Hurzeler remains optimistic about Brighton’s prospects for the rest of the season, emphasizing the team’s growth and development as they continue to acclimate to the demands of top-flight football. The coach believes that with continued effort and improvement, Brighton can achieve success and make progress in the competitive Premier League.
