Brighton and Arsenal drew 1-1 in the 20th round of the English Premier League on January 5, Beijing time, and the match can be described as a stormy one. After the match, Brighton player Van Hecke faced the media and analyzed the match in depth.
Van Hecke said that Brighton's performance on that day did not reach the threshold of victory. He said that the team has not won in eight matches, and it is lucky to get a point from the strong enemy Arsenal, but the victory is what the team is pursuing. He pointed out that the team made a lot of mistakes in the first half, and the goal conceded was an accident. But in the second half, the team was revitalized.
Van Hecke believes that this season Brighton have been at times as good as new and expected to be the top team in the league, and at other times as bad as a shooting star passing through. He believes that stability is a challenge that the team needs to address urgently.
Talking about the intensity of the match, Van Hecke praised his team for showing tenacity and fighting against Arsenal in a fierce confrontation, highlighting the strength of the team. He mentioned that if the team had scored another goal, perhaps the result would have been better, but the 1-1 score was a pass.
As for the penalty, Van Hecke said he had not yet watched the video and it was difficult to make a judgment. However, he mentioned that there was a slight physical contact in the game, recalling that there was a similar situation in last week's match against Aston Villa, but that the penalty was not in Brighton's favor.
Finally, Van Hecke spoke highly of the performance of teammate João Pedro. According to him, João Pedro was not only a great penalty taker that day, but he was also extremely efficient on the field. Van Hecke emphasized that the team needs João Pedro to play like this every game, as he is undoubtedly an indispensable player in the team and can lead the team to victory.
