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Brighton’s hierarchy believe the team has only scratched the surface of its potential this season, with confidence growing inside the club that significantly more can be achieved under head coach Fabian Hürzeler.
The Seagulls find themselves in the midst of a congested Premier League table, firmly in the hunt for European qualification, while also preparing for a high-profile FA Cup third-round clash away to Manchester United. Despite the promising position, those working closely with Hürzeler sense that satisfaction is far from his mindset.
While the Brighton boss has earned admiration internally for his impact since taking charge, his intensity and frustration are equally noticeable. The feeling within the club is that results have not always reflected performances, and that opportunities have slipped away in matches where more could have been taken.
In an exclusive question-and-answer session with *The Argus*, sporting director Jason Ayto and technical director Mike Cave offered insight into the work going on behind the scenes at the club’s Lancing training base. When asked whether the current squad still has room to grow, Cave was emphatic in his response.
He explained that there is a strong belief the team has dropped points unnecessarily in certain fixtures, something that has disappointed everyone — none more so than Hürzeler himself. According to Cave, the head coach has consistently pushed the players to recognise the scale of the opportunity in front of them this season, whether in the league or in cup competitions.
The message from Hürzeler has been clear: the squad must not allow the campaign to drift by and later be filled with regret about what might have been possible. Instead, he wants the players to fully embrace the moment and maximise their potential.
Cave highlighted the balance within the squad, pointing to talented young players continuing to develop alongside experienced figures who provide leadership and stability. That blend, combined with Hürzeler’s philosophy of constant progression, has created a positive and driven atmosphere within the group.
As Brighton head into the New Year, the focus is firmly on consistency. Starting with a challenging trip to Arsenal on the 27th, the club’s ambition is to turn promise into results and truly capitalise on what many inside the club believe could be a special season.
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