Hurzeler 'embraces' importance of data - Bloom

Chairman Tony Bloom has said new head coach Fabian Hurzeler "embraces" Brighton's approach to using data as a valuable tool to try to improve all aspects of the Premier League club.

"We think data is really important in all high-level sport, so it is important to have somebody as a head coach who understands that," Bloom told BBC Radio Sussex. "We can work with Fabian on all sorts of data to improve everything; whether it's recruitment, tactics or medical data to reduce the chance of player injuries.

"It's becoming more and more important, and it's great that Fabian embraces that."

Asked about Brighton's targets for next season, Bloom added: "Our long-term vision is to be a regular top-10 men's Premier League club and that remains.

"Each season is different, we absolutely enjoyed our time in Europe last season and our goal is to replicate [it] this season and for many years to come.

"It won't be easy. With the clubs coming up, I think it will be the strongest ever Premier League season. The Premier League is going from strength to strength.

"We have high ambitions, we don't have a ceiling and we're really looking forward to the season ahead."