Explanation of Brighton boss Hurzeler's strategy with high defensive line

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After the team's disappointing performance in a 4-2 defeat against Chelsea, these concerns were magnified.

Brighton and Hove Albion's strategy of maintaining a high defensive line has raised some eyebrows. AdvertisementAdvertisement

Manager Fabian Hurzeler replied to a question about his tactics: “The compactness. Ball-wins higher on the pitch.

“Of course, if the high line doesn’t work, it looks a little bit like today.

“I never say that it is taking a risk but it looks a little bit like taking a risk.

“For me again, it is no risk. We will analyze it.

“We will sit down, we have to talk and, if necessary, we will adapt.”