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'Ayari the perfect example of why we should remain patient' published at 13:55 GMT 28 October
13:55 GMT 28 October
Joe Sayers Fan writer
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It is very easy to get caught up in the negativity after a loss, especially against a team we have historically done very well against.
But I would like to at least try to highlight a positive from this season so far to hopefully improve the mood.
Yasin Ayari, ever since coming into the side consistently last season, has grown in ability with almost every stride he has taken on the pitch. He is unafraid of challenges, demanding possession and progressing the ball forwards with great control.
Whilst he impressed during a couple of loan moves to the Championship during the 2023-24 season, not many would have expected him to come in and be one of the first names on the teamsheet just a few seasons later.
He has always shown an intelligence on the ball, but what has really stood out for me is his willingness to take responsibility in the middle of the park whilst going face-to-face with some of the best midfielders in the world.
He has got an incredible knack for finding pockets of space to exploit the opposition, and a brilliant intelligence to allow space to open up around him for more time to carve out bigger and better chances.
We are a club built on patience, and Ayari is the perfect example of why we should remain patient as we nurture more talent that will inevitably help us in the long run. It is worth remembering that our Swedish midfield general is still only 22, so there is so much more to come from him.
It is easy for outside eyes to miss Ayari with Carlos Baleba taking all of the headlines, but he brings such different qualities, provides a fantastic balance to our midfield and is often the catalyst that propels the team forwards.
Hurzeler on team fitness and Arsenal's set-piece threatpublished at 10:31 GMT 28 October
10:31 GMT 28 October
Katie Stafford BBC Sport journalist
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Wedneday's Carabao Cup tie against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium (kick-off 19:45 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
James Milner has "suffered a small muscle issue" so is unavailable for the fourth-round tie. Kaoru Mitoma and Brajan Gruda "are getting closer" to a return but Wednesday's game will come too soon for them to feature.
He said they are "getting closer to having a bigger squad" again "which is a good thing" as Joel Veltman is also nearing a return.
On opponents Arsenal: "The table tells the truth. They are doing very well out of possession and from set pieces and they are very disciplined. It will be a big challenge for us."
He said "it is not just Gabriel" that is a threat for the Gunners from set pieces as "they do it very well together and have really good patterns". Hurzeler added: "On the other side, we are quite good in defending and we are quite confident that we are capable of defending against them."
He acknowledged how set pieces are "getting more important in the Premier League" and how they are also "trying to build a set-piece culture but that doesn't come overnight and it needs time".
On balancing squad rotation for the cup: "We have to believe and we really trust the young players because they are here for a reason. It is not about age, it is about quality but for sure you need a good balance in the team."