Fabian Hurzeler gives one-word reply to ECHO as Brighton boss upset by Everton decision

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler was left upset after his side’s 1-0 home defeat to Everton

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler claimed there were no shocks from Everton in their 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium. The Blues picked up back-to-back victories for the first time this season thanks to Iliman Ndiaye’s goal from the penalty spot but asked by the ECHO whether Everton had produced anything in their performance to surprise him, the 31-year-old said: “No.” Fabian Hurzeler: Brighton manager candidate profiled - BBC Sport

With that being the case, Hurzeler was then asked why his own team found it so difficult to break down the visitors, who ended the game with just 10 men after Oriel Mangala went off injured after all the substitution slots had been used up, and he said: “Because they defended with 11 players around the box. We will not precise enough or clean enough to find a solution for that. Fabian Hurzeler's Brighton off to a flying start with the new manager breaking a record in the process | The Independent

“I think we tried it, but today, like I said, we weren’t clean enough or on our highest level in counter-pressing to win the ball back as quick as possible and when it’s like this, it’s difficult to win a game.”