{
  "id": 8228733,
  "title": "Hurzeler on injuries, Verbruggen's coffees and Arsenal criticisms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/hurzeler-on-injuries-verbruggens-coffees-and-arsenal-criticisms",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:45:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hurzeler-injuries-verbruggens-coffees-arsenal-104512322.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler addressed the media ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Arsenal at the Amex Stadium. He confirmed that newly signed player Femi Azeez will not be available until after the international break, and will undergo individual coaching before rejoining the first team. If everything goes as planned, Azeez will be at his physical peak after the three-week break.\n\nHurryzeler noted that although the team is missing a few players, they still possess a strong squad. He praised the team's togetherness and the players' willingness to work hard. When discussing Lewis Dunk's potential 300th Premier League start, Hurzeler complimented the captain on his high standards and dedication to the club, highlighting the captain's motivation and character.\n\nRegarding Bart Verbruggen's potential 100th Premier League appearance, Hurzeler commended the young goalkeeper's motivation, attitude, and character. He explained that the goalkeeper's tradition of buying coffee for the team after a clean sheet is a reward system to encourage such performances. Hurzeler himself has never tasted coffee but has begun doing so after the tradition started.\n\nHurzeler stood by his criticism of Arsenal's tactics from last season, stating that he would continue to share his opinion. Despite Arsenal's impressive start to the season, he emphasized that this season is a new one and the Seagulls will need to balance maintaining stability with controlling possession. The most crucial aspect of the match will be preventing a clean sheet, as Brighton, the most goal-scoring team in England, faces Arsenal, the team with the best defensive record.",
  "summary": "Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST). Summer signing Femi Azeez will not be available until after the international break, confirmed Hurzeler.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "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."
}