Fabian Hurzeler gives verdict on January transfer as Brighton unleash ‘special’ talent ahead of Newcastle…
Brighton have found a new midfield gem
Diego Gomez impressed on his first Premier League start as the Seagulls enjoyed a 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Tuesday night.
Gomez, 21, arrived from Inter Miami last month for around £12m and started against the Cherries alongside Carlos Baleba. The Paraguay international was heavily involved throughout and it was his inch-perfect pass that created Albion’s opener.
Gomez will now hope to play a key role this Sunday as Brighton travel to Newcastle for an FA Cup fifth-round clash.
“Yeah, I think I knew what would come because I see him in training every day,” said head coach Fabian Hurzeler to Sussex World after the win against Bournemouth. “And I think every time he went on the pitch as a sub he always had an impact.
“He has a special profile, he’s very helpful for our team, he has this passion inside of him, he has this intensity inside of him. He thinks always vertically, he defends forward, he plays forward, that’s something special.”
Brazilian striker Joao Pedro won and converted an early penalty to put the Seagulls in front at the Amex Stadium before Justin Kluivert rifled home a thunderous, second-half leveller for the Cherries.
But substitute Danny Welbeck, who missed the weekend’s win at Southampton through injury, netted Brighton’s winner as the former England forward was slipped in by Georginio Rutter and took a touch before coolly finishing via the right post.
Brighton’s victory, which followed emphatic successes against Chelsea and rock-bottom Southampton, lifts to them eighth place on 43 points in the race for Europe.
Hurzeler was delighted with the result but admits there is room for improvement and described it as a lucky win.
