{
  "id": 6719954,
  "title": "'Since day one, I saw how much quality there was here'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/since-day-one-i-saw-how-much-quality-there-was-here",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T06:39:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/since-day-one-saw-much-063933185.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brighton midfielder Chema Andres expressed his appreciation for the quality already present within the club during an interview with BBC Radio Sussex. Andres stated that the experience gained from playing in the Europa League last year with Stuttgart will contribute positively to his performance this year, as it provides him with unique experience of playing on Thursday and Sunday. He emphasized that such a schedule is uncommon in football, but it is essential for players to adapt their bodies, legs, and heads to it. Andres affirmed that Brighton possesses a strong team and a solid structure, which he believes is necessary for the team to excel in all the competitions they will participate in. On the first day at the club, Andres noted the abundance of quality around him, which motivated him to work harder and strive to reach the same level. When comparing himself to Rodri, the young player expressed his desire to maintain his individuality and establish his unique path, rather than simply focusing on being compared to someone else. Andres acknowledged the honor of being likened to Rodri, but he remains focused on his own development and aims to make a significant name for himself.",
  "summary": "Brighton midfielder Chema Andres says the quality already at the club will help bring the best out of him. \"Since day one, I saw how much quality there was here so that pushes me also to work harder and to try to be at their level.\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}