Brighton Manager Hurzeler Delves Into Strategy Behind High Defensive Line

Fans are eager to know the benefits this approach offers and are questioning if the potential risks are worth the advantages.

These concerns became even more pronounced after the team's performance against Chelsea in a 4-2 defeat.

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.”