Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler insisted that his aspect are working onerous to finish their struggles in entrance of aim forward of dealing with Brentford within the Premier League on Friday.

The Seagulls had been responsible of lacking a number of possibilities of their 1-1 draw with West Ham final day out, with solely six of their 12 efforts on the right track on the London Stadium.

Brighton have alternated between a draw (three) and defeat (two) of their final 5 Premier League video games, dropping to tenth within the desk after a robust begin to the season.

Hurzeler’s aspect have scored multiple aim in simply one in every of their final 5 top-flight fixtures, however have discovered the again of the online of their final 13 Premier League video games.

Whereas the Brighton boss was not panicked by his aspect’s state of affairs in entrance of aim, he acknowledged it should enhance shifting ahead if they’re to problem for European soccer.

“Not in a synthetic approach. We practice so much, we proceed to coach so much. It’s not a case of as a result of we aren’t scoring so much we practice extra,” Hurzeler stated.

“Now we have consultants for the strikers, consultants for the defenders, so we attempt to enhance the gamers with each coaching session.”

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Up subsequent for the Seagulls is a house match in opposition to Brentford, who noticed their unbeaten report on the Gtech Group Stadium finish by the hands of Nottingham Forest final day out.

The Bees have received fewer factors away from dwelling than some other Premier League aspect this season (one), whereas throughout 2024 as an entire, solely Everton (10) have fewer factors than Thomas Frank’s aspect (11, excluding promoted and relegated sides).

Brighton are unbeaten in all three of their Premier League dwelling video games in opposition to Brentford (W2 D1), having misplaced two of their final three in opposition to them at dwelling earlier than their promotion.

And whereas historical past favours his aspect heading into the competition, Hurzeler stated he wouldn’t underestimate Friday’s opponents regardless of their poor type on the street this season.

“We put together like some other recreation. I’m not a fan of statistics like that. They don’t offer you any assure to win the sport,” Hurzeler stated.

“We see this as a possibility to get out of this circle of unhealthy experiences. We have to attempt to play with extra depth and provides the supporters a gift.”