"Fabian Hurzeler says his team played well in losing a 2-0 lead at home to Villa in midweek. They need to keep working on their clean sheets and doing the basics. With Welbeck back in from the start, he says it's important to have a strong spine. He wants his team to be patient and is sure his team has the skills to get it done today."
"Before we look at the teams in detail, Nuno talks abut making changes following an intense game on Thursday night. It's difficult trying to compete while building new processes and ideas, but his team did a lot of good things last time out and they are confident and positive. Finally, he discusses how talented Lucas Paqueta is, saying he's ready to play, and Brighton are an attacking team, so they need to attack also."
Brighton played well despite surrendering a 2-0 lead at home to Villa and need to improve clean sheets and basic defensive tasks. Welbeck is back in the starting lineup and provides a strong spine and leadership for younger players, leading defending from the front. Teams are making changes after an intense Thursday night fixture while balancing competition with building new processes and ideas. Lucas Paqueta is available and Brighton's attacking approach requires an offensive response. Brighton fielded a 4-2-3-1 with Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Baleba, Gomez; Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper; Welbeck. West Ham lined up in a 5-3-2 with Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf; Rodriguez, Fernandes, Paqueta; Summerville, Bowen.
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