I recently listened to "Fabian Hürzeler" - Brighton's new manager on their podcast. Here is a brief thread about his footballing methods and philosophies -
- Togetherness in the club
Throughout the podcast, Fabian emphasizes the importance of a strong bond between players, staff, and fans for the successful functioning of a club. He even mentioned that he would sometimes visit fans on his days off to foster this connection.
Throughout the podcast, Fabian emphasizes the importance of a strong bond between players, staff, and fans for the successful functioning of a club. He even mentioned that he would sometimes visit fans on his days off to foster this connection.
- Philosophy of Maximizing Players
Fabian believes that tactics should serve as tools to help players express themselves effectively. He designs the team setup to maximize each player's potential, typically using a 3-4-3 formation that emphasizes high fluidity.
Fabian believes that tactics should serve as tools to help players express themselves effectively. He designs the team setup to maximize each player's potential, typically using a 3-4-3 formation that emphasizes high fluidity.
- Planning in Two Phases
Fabian divides the game into two interconnected phases: defensive stability and game control. He believes that both elements must coexist, which is why his team plays an attacking style of football while still conceding the fewest goals in Bundesliga 2.
Fabian divides the game into two interconnected phases: defensive stability and game control. He believes that both elements must coexist, which is why his team plays an attacking style of football while still conceding the fewest goals in Bundesliga 2.
- Set Pieces
Much like Arteta, Fabian believes in the power of set pieces, seeing them as crucial moments that can change the course of a football game in seconds. While he may not try long throws, Fabian mentioned that he plans to hold meetings about set pieces in the future.
Much like Arteta, Fabian believes in the power of set pieces, seeing them as crucial moments that can change the course of a football game in seconds. While he may not try long throws, Fabian mentioned that he plans to hold meetings about set pieces in the future.
- Age
As one of the youngest managers in the Premier League, Fabian has a strong belief in youth development and growth. He values performance over names and status, emphasizing that the key to nurturing young talent is providing them with time and listening to their needs.
As one of the youngest managers in the Premier League, Fabian has a strong belief in youth development and growth. He values performance over names and status, emphasizing that the key to nurturing young talent is providing them with time and listening to their needs.
- Athletics
Fabian believes that footballers must be exceptional athletes, emphasizing the importance of duels and running as essential responsibilities for each player. This focus is partly due to his fluid structure creating need for players to run a lot after turn-overs.
Fabian believes that footballers must be exceptional athletes, emphasizing the importance of duels and running as essential responsibilities for each player. This focus is partly due to his fluid structure creating need for players to run a lot after turn-overs.
Fabian’s passion for football, despite leaving professional football in his early 20's, drives his innovative approach to management
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