The Seagulls boss praised his opposite number Andoni Iraola for his style of play, and anticipates a ‘big challenge’ for the Sussex side.
Hurzeler said: “Like last season, very difficult to play against them.
“I think they showed the highest intensity in the league regarding high-speed distance, regarding sprint distance, they play very man-orientated, they're very good in 50-50 moments, they're very good at personal duels.
“They play very simple but a very effective style of play. They have great individual players like [Antoine] Semenyo, Evanilson.
“I think [David] Brooks had a really good start into the season, so overall it will be a big challenge, but we go there to win this game.
David Brooks*(Image: Richard Crease)*
“We proved it last season, we know that we have a style of play that might not fit for them, so let's see what we can do tomorrow.”
Hurzeler was also asked about the Cherries summer of transfers, which saw a number of high profile departures. But the German said Bournemouth had adapted well.
“They have a style of play where they can replace the players, and it's just impressive how a head coach and all that staff works, so I think it's not easy to replace these kind of players they lost, but they proved it in a very impressive way,” he said.
“I just can say a lot of respect for their work, but tomorrow will be a battle, will be a fight, and we try to go for it.”