There's no room for everyone: an equation that recurs every season, but its intensity increases when it comes to players with big names and high ambitions. In the current season, a number of players from the top three clubs in the La Liga table find themselves outside their coaches' core plans, awaiting a chance that does not come often enough.
Fabian Hurzeler was full of praise for Brighton’s psychological resilience following their hard-fought 1-0 victory against Getafe in the UEFA Conference League. The Seagulls boss highlighted his side's ability to transition from high-profile domestic clashes to the hostile, gritty atmosphere of European away nights.
Brighton & Hove Albion secured a vital 1-0 victory away at Getafe thanks to a second-half header from Malick Yalcouyé. The Seagulls dominated possession in Spain to move onto seven points in the Conference League phase.
Getafe’s toothless attack has continued from last season into this campaign, and the underlying numbers suggest backing against them is the shrewder angle.