Can Brighton balance European and league football?
[Getty Images] In the third instalment of the Brighton Fans' Forum, which was live on BBC Radio Sussex on Thursday. Fabian Hurzeler and Paul Barber answered questions from fans around next season's European campaign. Question: How well do you think the team are going to adapt to playing European football this year as well as balancing the Premier League? Fabian Hurzeler replied: Statistically, the teams who have to play in Europe might finish a little bit lower in the league than expected. I want to face this challenge by having a really good and strong squad. We have a bigger squad than last season and one that is capable of playing three times a week. We see it as an opportunity to give more players the chance to play. Young players need time to develop, but they can only develop by having more game minutes. We are really excited by this opportunity and to express our style as a club in Europe. Paul Barber added: I think you guys [the fans] can play a massive part in helping us because if we can get the stadium full and rocking for every European game then that will help carry the players. It will carry us through the games. You can make the difference. [Getty Images] Question: Can Brighton win the Conference League this season? I think we can. Fabian Hurzerler replied: Well if you think we can win it, then I also do! To play every three days is definitely a challenge and then there is the travel and the emotions for the players. I think it's important that we stay together. You, the supporters, were a big part in us reaching Europe. I think we have the squad to compete and achieve things, but we all have to stick together. It's your support and our hard work. What I can promise, is that every single player, me as the coach and the coaching team, will do everything we can to bring something home that we can celebrate. Don't forget, you can listen to the full forum on BBC Sounds
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