Hurzeler emphasized that the team's focus is on the upcoming match against West Ham, rather than seeking revenge against manager Nuno, who used to be in charge at Nottingham Forest last season. The team suffered a 7-0 defeat to Forest, but Hurzeler stated that it is not about personal revenge, but rather about Brighton facing West Ham.

When asked about the team's performance in their midweek match against Aston Villa, Hurzeler praised Carlos Baleba's display, which showed signs of improvement after a difficult season. Hurzeler acknowledged that Baleba is still working to regain his form after a challenging summer following his transfer to Manchester United.