Hurzeler proud of Albion's battling performance

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Bruce Talbot

2024-11-23T19:00+00:00

Fabian Hurzeler guided Albion to two wins in November. 📷 by James Boardman.

Fabian Hurzeler praised his side’s togetherness after they ground out a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bournemouth.

Goals from Joao Pedro and Kaoru Mitoma at the start of either half to put Albion 2-0 up but a harsh second yellow card for Carlos Baleba meant they played the last 30 minutes with ten men. David Brooks got one back in stoppage time but Albion held on to move up to fifth in the Premier League table.

Hurzeler said, “It was a good game to prove our togetherness, to show that we can defend and suffer together. In some moments Bournemouth were better than us and then the red card made a difference. That’s why I am happy with the result but I think we can play better football.”

Kaoru Mitoma makes it 2-0. 📷 by James Boardman.

Joao now has eight goal involvements in eight games after scoring his fourth of the season and creating Mitoma’s goal.

“Joao is one of the players who makes a difference but I don’t judge him by the goals and assists but how he works for the team and today like everyone he worked really hard.

“We had some really good moments when we played it out from the back and that’s why I am proud of the team. Bournemouth also had chances and a draw might have been the right result but I’m not complaining about the three points.”

Hurzeler was baffled that Baleba was sent off. “It’s a clear thing that the second yellow card was not a foul,” he added. "Hopefully the referee will take a look and take it back because it was never ever a yellow card. We have to see the person behind the player. Carlos is a young player who wants to play the next game so we have to take the second yellow card away.”