Both teams are level on points as they meet at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Sitting 11th in the table and just three points behind the top four, Brighton have lost just three of their 24 home league fixtures and will hope to continue that record this weekend.
Hurzeler's 50th game in charge
Hurzeler first spoke on preparing for his 50th game in charge, which will come against the Bees.
"I've always emphasised that being the head coach of Brighton is a privilege. So, I am really proud and really proud of working with really good staff members, really good experts that drive a really good culture.
"I am really privileged that I work with great leaders, great personalities as players, with a really great group, a group that drives the togetherness and tries to get better every day, no matter the circumstances or adversity that they face.
"The biggest thing I really love about the job is to see a team developing, an individual developing, and all these kinds of things, I really enjoy doing it.
"I always emphasised that this club is special, this club has a great identity, and I think identity is the most important.
"We are going to keep on trying and working hard. We are known for our great values, but we want to be known for success."
Team news
The Seagulls boss then provided some team news, stating that Brajan Gruda is also “an option” this weekend and that Yasin Ayari is “fine” after a minor ankle issue on international duty.
Kaoru Mitoma is not expected to be involved after an ankle injury whilst “Jack Hinshelwood is an option. He will be definitely on the bench.”
Hurzeler will be watching from the stands?
Finally, he opened up on watching from the stands, a tip he picked up while checking out the England rugby squad recently.
“They handle their games differently.
“The head coach is always in the stand, the head coach is always observing, not that emotional involvement on the sideline.
“It is really more overseeing things like an analyst and making decisions from the stands.
“That is something that might be the future in football as well.
“I am always keen on learning and bringing good things from other sports and business because you are living in a bubble.”