Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler has completely denied rumors of his dismissal from Manchester United and said he is focused on his job. On November 23, 2024, the British sports media ``Sky Sports'' reported that Manchester United were in a difficult situation with no win in seven official matches, and that manager Michael Carrick had been fired and Hürzeler, who leads Brighton, was mentioned as a candidate for the new position. "I'm completely focused on my job here," Hürzeler said at a press conference ahead of the match against Liverpool the next day, and declared that he had "no time to think about" a move to Manchester United.
Additionally, Hürzeler expressed his respect for Coach Carrick, praising his personality and work ethic. He expressed his respect for Carrick, saying, ``The work he did at Manchester United at the end of last season was fantastic. He's a really great human being and a great personality.'' He also expressed his respect for Carrick, but concluded: ``I don't have anything more to say.''
Brighton currently have the most goals in the Premier League with 23 points, and Hürzeler is keen to help his side improve even further. "It's an honor to be in this environment and I consider it part of the journey," he said, adding that even when he goes to bed at night, he feels "the journey isn't over yet." ``There is still room for improvement and there is still a lot of potential that can be extracted from the players,'' Hürzeler said, indicating his intention to work on this with the players and staff.
He also emphasized the importance of building relationships over several years, saying, ``I have great professionals around me. I have the best players who support me and work hard for the club.'' Hürzeler said that although there were difficult times, relationships can be built with bond and time, concluding that we should not take things for granted.
Looking ahead, Brighton will be expected to perform well against Liverpool, and Hürzeler is aiming for the team's further growth and has shown a willingness to challenge for a place in the Premier League.