Brighton’s ankle-biter will be unleashed against Liverpool
Ferdi Kadioglu is straining at the leash to take on Liverpool at the Amex Stadium today.
The Turkey international has been a key man for the Seagulls this term and has made the left back spot his own.
Kadioglu, 26, has made 26 starts from 29 top flight outings - a stark contrast from last season where his campaign was cut short by a toe injury.
The £25m signing from Fenerbahçe is popular figure with fans and teammates and is certainly a contender for Brighton's player of the season. He has been a reliable figure for Hurzeler, in a season of wild inconsistency.
"He’s definitely very important," said Hurzeler ahead of today's clash against Liverpool.
"I think it's about consistency, about being there all the time, trying to be intense in wanting to win one-v-one duels, facing a lot of running.
"And he manages this in an impressive way. Now he gets more and more resilient. Not only out of possession, he also has a big impact on our game in possession.
"He can run a lot. He can fight, he can be very tough and like a small warrior, like a small terrier who's always there and in personal duels.
"That's what we need. And again, I don't like to speak about one player in general."
Brighton’s improved defence
Brighton defence has improved of late and the win at Sunderland was another welcome clean sheet. They have won three from their last four and conceded just twice in the process.
"It's in general the back four, the back line, how they work together. Also when Olivier Boscagli was playing against Arsenal when Lewis was injured he put in a really good performance.
"They're doing a good job because they work hard in the training sessions. They're doing a good job because they put in a shift, they are intense in personal duels, and therefore I'm pleased with all of them."
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