‘Accept your role’ – Evan Ferguson sends message from Fabian Hurzeler as Brighton boss clarifies striker’s future

Fabian Hurzeler has dismissed speculation that Evan Ferguson will leave Brighton but demanded he must ‘accept his role’ in the team.

reported on tuesday seagulls we are ready to make striker can be borrowed In the January transfer window.

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Ferguson He has started just one Premier League game this season and could soon be offered the chance to play more elsewhere.

But Brighton boss appears to be refusing to allow exit Hurzeler When he spoke live on talkSPORT ahead of Friday night’s home game against Southampton.

“I don’t know where this information came from because I told Evan I was happy to have him here with the team.” Metro.

“I’m happy with his training, how fit he is physically and mentally. Of course he’s a young player and he needs game time.”

Although Ferguson has played just 258 minutes of football so far this season, Hurzeler insists he must be ready for any potential opportunity.

“I demand the same from all actors, accept your role and don’t complain,” he added.

“You might be disappointed if you don’t play, I was a player too, that’s normal and that’s the way it should be.

“But accept your role and make sure you put yourself in the frame of mind and shape to be ready when the opportunity arises.

“The best example was Igor (Julio). Nobody expected Igor to play so many games at this stage but he always made sure he was ready for games and chances.

“He always worked hard, never complained, accepted his role and was there when the opportunity arose. That’s exactly what I expect from Evan and what I told him.”

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“I never said anything to him about the loan or anything like that. We’re happy to have Evan here and I’m sure he can help us next week.”

Danny Welbeck, Joao Pedro and Georginio Rutter were Hurzeler’s preferred options to play in attack.

Ferguson, who played a total of 74 matches for Brighton, could only play in seven of the Premier League matches this season.

He was unable to play in the first three matches due to an ankle injury and has scored only one goal since then.

The Irishman will be hoping to feature for the club in their south coast clash against Southampton.

Brighton will move up to second in the Premier League and with a win they will remain just six points behind leaders Liverpool.