EVAN FERGUSON DOES not have a point to prove but must adapt to Brighton’s style of play under Fabian Hurzeler, the new manager has said ahead of tonight’s home Carabao Cup tie against Wolves.
The Ireland striker is in line to make his first start of the season for Brighton after appearing off the bench – having recovered from an ankle injury – against Ipswich in Saturday’s 0-0 draw.
“He doesn’t have to show me what he can do because I know what his potential is,” Hurzeler said. “I saw a lot of games of his already in the past when he played for Brighton.”
The manager added: “He’s a great finisher in the box. He has the whole package for a striker.
“It’s important that he integrates in our style of play, that he follows our principles. That’s the most important thing for me.
“He should do his work on the pitch in possession, out of possession. He should help the team and then he will have a great impact on our game for sure.”
Ferguson scored six goals in his first 12 Premier League appearances for Brighton last season.
I hope I’m wrong but this looks like the same old story for a young Irish lad who has great potential but just can’t cut it at the highest level and then drops away to be an average player.
@Tezmond McVicar: way too easy to say what you think it looks like, he’s only a very young fella playing with a top 6 Premier league team.
@Tezmond McVicar: It’s so much harder for young Irish lads to cut it in the PL these days compared to 10 or 15 years ago. All clubs stocked up with Brazilians, Argies, Africans, Japanese these days. League of Ireland needs big investment and needs to improve
@Tezmond McVicar: id hope your wrong, it’s easy to forget that he had a bad run with injuries. Ever since that Fabinho tackle on his Achilles he has been able to string a consistent run of games together.
@Tezmond McVicar: hope you are wrong too…he could do with a spell being well and needs a run of games….georginio and wellbeck doing well at the moment but evan must believe in himself because i think he has more potential than either of them
@Tezmond McVicar: he has been out injured for best part of 6 months..
@Tezmond McVicar: Mayby so but i think he might be different he is 19 he has strength and is a great finisher
I get the feeling it’s a big year for Evan he needs to kick on and break back into the Brighton team again.
@Leighton Cullen: He’ll be fine. He’s already shown he has the ability..
Looking forward to watching him tonight