[Albion] Hürzeler’s (Brighton) Tactics

[Papa Lazarou]

Another interesting piece of tactical analysis.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Actually, this is probably better - it covers the same stuff, but also analyses our vulnerability with the high line defence and the importance of Estupinan to Mitoma

 

[pigmanovich]

Worth noting we have faced the joint-fifth fewest shots this season, 21 - as many as Villa. Only Liverpool (19), Spurs (19), City (17), and Forest (17) have faced fewer. The issue at the moment is that we've conceded 8 goals, or 38% of shots faced, about as many as Villa (9) but more than Liverpool (2), Spurs (5), City (6), and Forest (5). So we're defending well on the whole but struggling more than our peers to keep out shots the opposition does manage to take.

Following the turnaround against Spurs and our pragmatic display at SJP, our defensive numbers have improved somewhat. We now have the joint second fewest shots faced (24, as many as Liverpool and more than City only). On the other hand, we've conceded 10 goals (roughly 42% of shots faced), which is worse than eight other teams but still on par with CL side Villa - and perfectly in line with our xGA (10.04).

 

[studio150]

Actually, this is probably better - it covers the same stuff, but also analyses our vulnerability with the high line defence and the importance of Estupinan to Mitoma

Well I certainly learnt a lot about Hello Fresh

 

[Hiheidi]

 

[HankSkorpio]

Brief mention of his change of tactics.

Fabian Hürzeler’s emphasis on rapid transitions has high-octane Brighton on the up

Albion took a risk when appointing the Premier League’s youngest manager but it is paying off so far this season

www.theguardian.com

 

[Billy in Bristol]

Analysing how FH outsmarted Peeved Guardiola.

 

[pigmanovich]

PL analysis of Fabian’s tactics in 2025
http://www.premierleague.com/video/single/4266729

 

[pigmanovich]

 

[SeagullsoverLondon]

Does this make sense? Surely by definition a number of clubs must win over 50% of second balls. Who's winning the second ball if it isn't one side or the other, the ref?
Or are they saying that 30+% of the time no one gets any advantage (ball goes out of play etc).

A more meaningful stat would be number of seconds balls won that lead to a goal scoring opportunity or even a defensive clearance.

 

[pigmanovich]

Does this make sense? Surely by definition a number of clubs must win over 50% of second balls. Who's winning the second ball if it isn't one side or the other, the ref?
Or are they saying that 30+% of the time no one gets any advantage (ball goes out of play etc).

A more meaningful stat would be number of seconds balls won that lead to a goal scoring opportunity or even a defensive clearance.

I see it as evidence we have become a more athletic side and are less prone to being bullied by the opposition.