Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler and captain Lewis Dunk have been talking to the media earlier than Thursday’s Europa Convention League qualifier in opposition to Tromso at Romssa Area (kick-off 18:00 BST).
Listed below are the important thing strains from Hurzeler’s information convention:
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There could possibly be begins for brand new signings Pascal Struijk, Luka Vuskovic and Promise David.
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Hurzeler says Tromso’s type of play is “very spectacular”, significantly the extreme nature of their press.
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He urged his aspect to take the ultimate step in qualifying for the Convention League: “There is a huge alternative for us. The boys labored arduous by the entire of final season and we went by a number of highs and lows collectively, however we all the time confirmed resilience. That is the reward and now it is as much as us that we’ll end this work by being profitable in these two video games.”
And Seagulls captain Dunk advised reporters:
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The membership’s gamers have paid for a refund of tickets for the 407 followers travelling to the sport in northern Norway. Presents of scarves and t-shirts will even be issued to travelling supporters.
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He mentioned: “The followers did not know the place they have been going till the final minute. It is a lengthy journey for the them, final minute to organise. We thought we wish to begin the season off effectively for the followers and make a gesture by refunding their tickets as a bunch. “Hopefully the followers respect this gesture from the gamers and it is a good begin to a great season with them and we will all take pleasure in it alongside the way in which.”
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Dunk additionally performed down the importance of Tromso’s synthetic pitch, stating: “The ball bounces and strikes in another way to taking part in on grass, however 80% of the squad most likely grew up taking part in on that. Hopefully, with a little bit of water on it, the ball will transfer rapidly.”
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