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Hurzeler: Brighton Not Lacking Goals Despite Welbeck's Exit
10 Sep
Summary
- Fabian Hurzeler insists Brighton have adequate replacements for Danny Welbeck.
- Injuries sideline key strikers Stefanos Tzimas and Evan Ferguson.
- New signing Promise David faces early fan criticism despite team's scoring record.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler asserts that the club has successfully replaced departed striker Danny Welbeck. Welbeck, who scored 13 Premier League goals for Brighton last season, moved to Chelsea for approximately £7m after six seasons with the Seagulls.
The team is currently contending with striking shortages due to injuries to Stefanos Tzimas and Evan Ferguson. Georginio, typically a No. 10, has been playing as the main striker but is also injured, leading to Greek teenager Charalampos Kostoulas starting recent matches.
Canadian international Promise David was recently acquired on loan from Union SG, with an option to buy for around £20m. Despite the team scoring eight goals in their last three Premier League games and four in a Uefa Conference League qualifier, David has already faced criticism from some supporters.
Hurzeler emphasized that goal-scoring is not the team's primary concern, pointing to their strong offensive record. He believes the focus should instead be on defensive understanding and maintaining clean sheets.
Brighton hopes Georginio will be fit to play against Coventry this Sunday, while Ferguson and Tzimas remain sidelined.
