Fabian Hurzeler emphasised the importance of belief in Brighton's ability to score and change the course of a match. His team demonstrated this by overturning a deficit to secure a 2-1 victory against
Brentford at the American Express Stadium. Danny Welbeck and Jack Hinshelwood scored in the second half, following Igor Thiago's first-half penalty for Brentford.
Brighton have shown remarkable resilience, winning their last three Premier League home games after trailing at halftime. These victories came against Liverpool, Manchester City, and Brentford. This achievement mirrors Manchester City's record from May 2022 to January 2023. Hurzeler attributes this success to confidence and belief in their ability to turn games around.
The German manager reflected on his team's performance, stating, "I think we were the much better team through the whole game. " He acknowledged that while they didn't create many chances, they maintained momentum. "We reacted well in the second half," he added, highlighting their determination to score and win.
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Hurzeler praised Danny Welbeck and Bart Verbruggen for their crucial contributions. "We speak a lot about Danny [Welbeck] during the season," he said. Comparing him to fine wine, Hurzeler noted that Welbeck improves with age and is invaluable as a leader and player. Welbeck has scored in his last three home matches, replicating his own feat from October 2024.
Bart Verbruggen's penalty save in stoppage time was another highlight. Hurzeler remarked, "That's timing you can't learn," expressing satisfaction with Verbruggen's performance this season. The save provided a confidence boost for the goalkeeper.
Brentford's Perspective on the Match
Brentford remain without a win in five Premier League visits to Brighton. Head coach Keith Andrews chose not to dwell on the defeat excessively. He commented, "If we walked away with a 2-2 [scoreline] we would have thought it was a solid away performance. " Andrews acknowledged that football can be unpredictable but stressed his team's ongoing maturity.
Andrews expressed his desire for high standards within his squad, saying, "I want us to set the bar very high in terms of what we want to achieve. " Despite the setback, he remains focused on preparing for their next match against Burnley.
This match highlighted Brighton's growing resilience under Hurzeler's leadership. Their ability to come from behind demonstrates their strength and determination in challenging situations.
