[Albion] Japan pre season

[Han Solo]

That's how I saw it. Admittedly it's a friendly and there's going to be a few experiments but it was noticeable that Hurzeler seems prepared to try players in new positions. Baleba was definitely playing CB as was Weir (think he's normally a midfielder?), and Moran, Buonanotte and Ayari looked to be playing CM. I think there were a few occasions when Moran, who looked good to me, was upfield beyond the striker, but he was often quite deep collecting short passes from the CBs. I might be wrong but perhaps he could become the replacement for Gilmour if he leaves? Personally I hope he doesn't persist with Baleba at CB - seems a waste of his talent/best skills but like you I'm far from an expert and if that's what the management think then I suppose they know best.

Just to add to what others have said - we've got loads of 18-22 year olds coming through. If just 10-20% are good enough for the premier league then Tony's long-term plan is going to start reaping even more benefits. And Barco is going to be a superb player for us (although I can't see him staying that long).

Baleba

 

[Greg Bobkin]

I would imagine DeZerbi was told to make do with the players he had and wait until the end of the season for a reset. Like Gus Poyet, maybe he had ideas above his station and would not accept the club’s strategy on player recruitment hence his moody demeanour in the last few months of the season. Water under the bridge now.

Totally agree, but that won't stop people wanging on about it for years!

 

[The Wookiee]

Was hoping to see more pics of our fans who have travelled ?

 

[Springal]

Isn’t this the same thing the Qataris got slagged off for during the World Cup ?

So staged FFS

 

[el punal]

I have to say I LOVE the new kit. In that picture it's got shades of the late 70s Bukta design.

That’s exactly what I thought. So good that I’m going to buy one to accommodate my svelte like figure. Well, you have to dream sometimes.

 

[amexer]

Totally agree, but that won't stop people wanging on about it for years!

DeZerbi name will always come up. For somebody that produced the best results and played the best football this is not a surprise.

 

[trueblue]

Have been a bit out of the loop so missed the first friendly. To save me wading through 43 pages, am I right in thinking it was shown on the club website in the end and has there been any news on whether the same is happening this Sunday? can't find any reference to it on the site as yet.

 

[Springal]

Have been a bit out of the loop so missed the first friendly. To save me wading through 43 pages, am I right in thinking it was shown on the club website in the end and has there been any news on whether the same is happening this Sunday? can't find any reference to it on the site as yet.

Yes

 

[trueblue]

Yes

Thanks. Succinct and informative!

 

[Justice]

I only had time to watch the first half superb goal by the new lad I will call him Minty.
So teams can longer double up on Mitoma with this lads pace on the right. Under RDZ teams concentrated on Mitoma & March was left to do as he pleased as tbf he’s not the most deadliest winger on the planet.

 

[el punal]

Probably what has impressed me most, among many positive aspects, has been the pace and precision of our play. I just have the feeling that with the new boys coming in, and with our old boys as well, we’ll bamboozle the opposition like we did in our first season under RDZ. Ever optimistic me!

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Just on my way home from the open training session. There were loads more people than I was expecting, must have been several thousand. I've definitely been in smaller Brighton home crowds.

 

[HCxUK]

Just watched the most recent two daily vlog things.. He still hasn't taken his hat off yet has he?

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Just watched the most recent two daily vlog things.. He still hasn't taken his hat off yet has he?

Nope. Even in doors.

We might need a 'Hürzeler Hat Watch'

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Just watched the most recent two daily vlog things.. He still hasn't taken his hat off yet has he?

Hiding the hair transplants?

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Hiding the hair transplants?

Bedhead

 

[raymondo]

Probably what has impressed me most, among many positive aspects, has been the pace and precision of our play. I just have the feeling that with the new boys coming in, and with our old boys as well, we’ll bamboozle the opposition like we did in our first season under RDZ. Ever optimistic me!

First couple of games maybe...

 

[southstandandy]

Did Dahoud or Moder travel to Japan too or are they injured?

 

[el punal]

First couple of games maybe...

Brighton and HOPE Albion.

 

[Bob!]

Did Dahoud or Moder travel to Japan too or are they injured?

Moder was in the Marbella recuperation gang, don't know about Dahoud