Before Brighton's crucial away match against Chelsea in the 6th round of the EPL, Brighton manager Hülzeler spoke highly of the youngster Hinshelwood in his pre-match interview with the media. He said that Hinshelwood's ability to adapt to multiple positions and his outstanding performance has given the team more choices in their formation.
Hülzeler appeared torn on the question of Hinshelwood's best position, stating, "It's really hard to choose because Hinshelwood can play in several positions and reach a high level in each of them." He singled out Hinshelwood's midfield performance against Nottingham Forest for praise, praising his ability to read the game and his accurate passing vision to find teammates in open spaces, qualities that only mature players possess.
In addition, Hürzeler cited Hinshelwood's excellent play at wingback as further evidence of his versatility. He confessed, "It's hard for me to determine his best position because, in my opinion, there are several positions where he can play very well."
Facing the upcoming challenge of Chelsea, Hürzeler said that the team needs to find the position for Hinshelwood that best suits the team's tactics and the characteristics of the opponent. He emphasized, "We have to decide which position he will help the team the most depending on the opponent."
Reflecting on the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest in the last round, Hülzeler said that his team had put in enough effort to win the game, but laxity at the defensive end led to the failure to take all three points. He reminded his team, "If you can't score the third goal, then you have to defend better and not let the opposition score easy goals." At the same time, he expressed optimism that the team should see the positives and continue to maintain that optimism as they maintain their undefeated record.
As the EPL fixtures progress, the matchup between Brighton and Chelsea will undoubtedly be a marquee matchup. Hinshelwood's versatility and Hülzeler's flexible tactical arrangement will be the key factors for Brighton to get a good result on the road.
