Hurzeler wants to end the “circle of bad experiences” against “intense” bees.

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler has said he is “not a fan” of the numbers surrounding Brentford’s dire away form as the Bees look to extend his side’s winless run to six games.

Thomas Frank’s tally of one point from eight away games is the Premier League’s worst record in 2024/25 ahead of their visit to the Amex Stadium on Friday (19.30GMT).

“They don’t give you any guarantee of winning the game,” Hurzeler said of Brentford’s home results. “We see this as an opportunity to get out of this circle of bad experiences.

“We have to try to play with more intensity and give a gift to the fans. Improvement takes time, especially for this young team. That’s why we have to be patient with them.”

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— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) December 23, 2024

Brighton results: Hurzeler ‘responsible’

Albion took the lead but failed to win for the third time in five games in their 1-1 draw at West Ham on Saturday, spurning a succession of chances.

Their 3-1 defeat by Crystal Palace on 15 December was part of a run of one win in their last five home games in all competitions.

“We have experts for forwards, experts for defenders,” Hurzeler said. “We try to improve the players in every training session.

“I am responsible for the bad results. It is my responsibility to help the players out of this situation. I see it as a privilege to work during the Christmas (period).

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— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) December 22, 2024

Brighton vs Brentford: The ‘strong’ visitors

Center Adam Webster or winger Solly March could return from injury to the bench against their 12th-placed opponents, while Hurzeler hopes midfielder Mats Wieffer will not be troubled by an injury that saw him substituted during the second half at the London Stadium.

Hurzeler described Jan Paul van Hecke as a “warrior” after the centre-back played with a bandage on his head for much of the game following a painful aerial challenge.

Brentford suffered their first home defeat of the season on Saturday, losing 2-0 to fourth-placed Nottingham Forest. “They’re very intense,” Hurzeler said.

“They focus on the things they can influence … they really take care of the little details. Against the big guys, they play with a back five, so let’s see if they come with that against us or a back four.

“They are very flexible: a strong team with a very good coach, who has shown a very good development (with Frank). It’s a big challenge for us.”