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Hurzeler on team news, Wieffer's injury and turning results around

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Brentford (kick-off 19:30 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

  • Adam Webster and Solly March could be part of the matchday squad on Friday.

  • Hurzeler hopes Mats Wieffer's leg injury "is not too serious", while all the other players came through Saturday's game unscathed.

  • Jan Paul van Hecke, who was accidentally kicked in the head by team-mate Carlos Baleba, "has some swelling but will be fine".

  • Hurzeler said "we try to improve the players with every training session" as he referenced having different coaches for the defence and attack. On not winning in five games, he added: "We train a lot, we continue to train a lot. It is not a case of because we are not scoring a lot we train more."

  • More from Hurzeler on recent form: "We see this [the game against Brentford] as an opportunity to get out of this circle of bad experiences. We need to try to play with more intensity and give the supporters a present."

  • On Brentford: "They are really intense. They focus on things they can influence. For example, kick-off is a chance to score. A set-piece is a big chance to score. They really take care of small details."

  • He said they "have to prepare for both" a back four or five as Thomas Frank switches his side up regularly.

  • Defender Veltman came through the West Ham game "quite good," with Hurzeler adding: "You already see his impact on the team."

  • On Joel Veltman and Traiq Lamptey, who are both out of contract at end of this season: "There are some things we have to discuss internally and they will stay internal."

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