Hurzeler on Wieffer's fitness, Welbeck's form and 'a last push' for Europe
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Sunday's final Premier League game of the season, against Manchester United at Amex Stadium (16:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Hurzeler confirmed he has no fresh injury concerns going into the final day, while Mats Wieffer "is an option to come back" from an ankle injury that has seen him sidelined for the past two games. On the prospect of European qualification: "Really excited because I think that this team deserves it.
They really went through a lot of highs and lows through the season, but one thing they did always together was find a solution against adversity, even like bouncing back better after setbacks. Therefore, I'm really happy for the players that are in this place. " Asked what it means to the fans, Hurzeler said: "I'm proud that the fans can experience something special.
The fans will support us, the fans will be there for us, and I think it's also our responsibility now regarding the weekend to make them proud, to give them something back. I'm really happy and proud for my team, but also for my fans. " Hurzeler paid tribute to Danny Welbeck, who he hopes will be named in England's World Cup squad on Friday: "It's a sign of his professionalism, of how hard he works, of his daily work ethic, and I'm really happy for Danny for his season.
Then I think he gets the rewards he deserves because of his achievements this season and hopefully he can do it another time for us on Sunday. Hopefully he will be announced in the England squad. " On Ferdi Kadioglu, who won the Seagulls' player of the season award: "He went through for a big low the season before, when he had this big injury, but I think it describes his character the best that he comes back stronger, that he plays an unbelievable season, that he is a team player, that he always tries to be there for his team-mates.
" Is Aston Villa 's Europa League win an inspiration for a club like Brighton? : "It's always motivation to get into these kind of cup competitions because that's a chance to win something. That's also our ambition and therefore we try now to focus on that game [on Sunday against United].