Brighton Start Season Strong
Joao Pedro Brace Inspires 4-0 Victory Over Villarreal
Hurzeler Makes Amex Stadium Debut
Brighton and Hove Albion enjoyed an impressive start to their pre-season campaign, comprehensively defeating Villarreal 4-0 at the Amex Stadium. Fabian Hurzeler, a new signing from Basel, made his debut for the Seagulls.
The hosts took the lead through a Joao Pedro penalty in the first half. The Portuguese forward doubled his tally shortly after the break. Neal Maupay and Deniz Undav added further goals to seal a comfortable victory for the hosts.
Brighton's performance was particularly impressive considering they were without several key players, including Leandro Trossard, Marc Cucurella, and Yves Bissouma. The victory provides a timely boost ahead of the new Premier League season.
Hurzeler Impresses on Debut
Fabian Hurzeler made an impressive debut for Brighton, playing the full 90 minutes at left-back. The Swiss defender was solid defensively and showed his attacking prowess with several dangerous crosses.
Manager Graham Potter was pleased with Hurzeler's performance. "He's a good player," Potter said. "He's still getting used to the team, but he's a quick learner. I think he'll be a valuable asset to us this season."
Albion's Pre-Season Preparations
Brighton will continue their pre-season preparations with a match against Union SG on July 19th. They will then travel to Portugal for a training camp, where they will face Estoril Praia on July 26th.
The Seagulls will kick off their Premier League campaign on August 7th when they travel to Manchester United. They will be looking to improve on their ninth-place finish last season.
Conclusion
Brighton and Hove Albion's impressive start to pre-season is a positive sign for the upcoming Premier League campaign. The arrival of Fabian Hurzeler has added further depth to the squad, and the team is showing signs of progress under Graham Potter.
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