Sections of Brighton's support have questioned the Holland goalkeeper's form this season.
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But after their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on the weekend, Hurzeler told The Argus: “That surprises me because I think he is a very good goalkeeper.
“Don't under-estimate how young he still is. He's still like in the developing phase.
“So, therefore, he proved that another time today, that he can be a very good goalkeeper.
“That's why we are very pleased to have him, and we have to keep helping him, keep pushing him."