Hurzeler on 'learning' from games, Ferguson's return and Joao Pedro

Fabian Huerzeler, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, looks on prior to the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Amex Stadium
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Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to BBC Radio Sussex after his side progressed to the next round of the Carabao Cup: "I thought we started really good in the game. We controlled the game, were leading 2-0, then they got a silly goal. We have to learn from these moments.

"In the second half, Wolves tried everything to score a second goal. They had chances where we didn't defend well enough. We also made two easy mistakes in the build-up [for their second goal] but, after our third goal, the game was over.

"We have to learn a lot of things about how to win a game like this, therefore we tried to focus on the process. I love to learn from games like this because you learn a lot of things about the individual players and also the team performance."

On rotating his side and getting the opportunity to see new players on the pitch: "You have to mention that it is not easy to come in for a cup game if you don't play regularly. It is immediately competition time, so to make the switch is not as easy as it might seem from the outside.

"But I know that I have great potential in the squad. I have a very young team. In the end, I'm very happy that Mats Wieffer collected some game time, there was a great performance from Simon [Adingra], and Evan [Ferguson] is back."

On Evan Ferguson getting his first start since March: "I've seen in training that he can be an unbelievable goalscorer. I think that is exactly what every team is looking for. On top of that, he works very well against the ball.

"We will try to get him as fit as possible now. He came back from a long injury, so we have to take care of him. I'm very happy that he is back. He has an impact on the team and he tries to do well every day."

On Joao Pedro's fitness: "He made a training session today [Wednesday] but we didn't want to risk him for this game. Let's see how the next few days will be."

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