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Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was full of high praise for Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hürzeler, singling out the German’s tactical bravery after the Seagulls pulled off a disciplined 1–0 victory over Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Keane, never one to hand out compliments lightly, lauded Hürzeler for making daring, proactive decisions in a high-stakes away environment. The outspoken pundit claimed that “it’s only managers with some balls” who would have the courage to stick to their high-pressing principles, get their nose in front early, and relentlessly defend their game plan away from home. Rather than retreating into a passive defensive shell after Yasin Ayari opened the scoring in the 11th minute, Hürzeler kept his side aggressive and organized throughout.
The tactical setup was executed to perfection. Supported by a resolute backline featuring Lewis Dunk and Luka Vušković, Brighton limited City’s front line—led by Erling Haaland and Jérémy Doku—to frustrated attempts from distance while Bart Verbruggen pulled off crucial saves to keep the clean sheet intact.
Keane emphasized that Hürzeler’s absolute fearlessness was the catalyst for Brighton’s triumph. For Keane, the young tactician demonstrated the exact elite mentality required at the top level—refusing to show the opposition too much respect and trusting his squad to handle the pressure. The result not only earned Brighton three massive points on the road but also further solidified Hürzeler’s status as one of the sharpest young managers in the Premier League.
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