The 8th round of the English Premier League is about to play a key match, Brighton will be away to challenge Newcastle United. Seagulls boss Hülzeler was interviewed by the media before the match, talking about the situation of the team's striker Welbeck, the injured player Maki, and the upcoming match with Magpies boss Eddie Howe.
Schurzler said he was not surprised by Welbeck's recent good form: "I've seen him in training and he's a very special player. Welbeck is very important for the club, for me and my teammates. He is in top form and we expect him to continue to play well in the games."
Speaking about the situation of injured player Maki, Hürzeler revealed, "On a mental level and a physical level, he's doing fine. But after such a long period of injury, training form does not rise linearly, there will be ups and downs. Maki has to accept these ups and downs as a normal part of the recovery process. We hope he can get back to his best soon and contribute to the team."
Regarding the upcoming match against Newcastle United, Hülzeler expressed his respect for rival manager Eddie Howe: "He's a great coach and I respect him a lot. I'm really looking forward to playing against him. St. James' Park is hard to break down, it has one of the best atmospheres in the Premier League. It's going to be a close game but we need to keep a cool head and go all out for the win."
