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Brighton ‘missed opportunity’ with defeat at Liverpool, says Fabian Hurzelezer

Yasin Ayari fired a clear chance over the bar for the visitors before Andoni Iraola's scored two quickfire goals early at Anfield.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:25 PM
Brighton ‘missed opportunity’ with defeat at Liverpool, says Fabian Hurzelezer
Key Things to Know
  • Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler called his team's 2-0 loss to Liverpool a missed opportunity.
  • Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 following a Pascal Gross own goal and an Alexander Isak volley.
  • Brighton failed to score in a Premier League match for the first time this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler described his team's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield as a missed opportunity. Brighton suffered their second league defeat of the season after conceding two quick first-half goals, starting with a 17th-minute Pascal Gross own goal followed by an Alexander Isak volley four minutes later.

Hurzeler highlighted his side's lack of efficiency after missed early chances, including an opportunity fired over the crossbar by Yasin Ayari. The manager also confirmed injury blows, as both Ferdi Kadioglu and Chema Andres were forced off with hip injuries during the match.

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