Fabian: We want to build a connection at the Amex

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Head coach is looking forward to his first home game against Manchester United on Saturday.

2024-08-24T06:00+01:00

Fabian Hurzeler takes charge of his first Premier League game at the Amex on Saturday.

Fabian Hurzeler has promised to ‘build a connection’ with Albion fans as he prepares for his first Premier League game in charge at the Amex.

We face Manchester United at lunchtime today and Hurzeler says supporters can expect each player to ‘give everything he has,’ as we look to build on the opening-day 3-0 victory over Everton.

“I’m looking forward to the occasion and for me it’s always about what our fans want to see from their team on the pitch,” said Hurzeler. “In the end it’s about each player giving everything they have in their body.

“The fans should have the feeling during every game that every player is giving everything he has. I always try to build a connection to the supporters, because in the end I want that they are our 12th man, so that they support us in every situation.”

Hurzeler was asked if Manchester United at home was the sort of fixture which made working in the Premier League even more attractive.

“Honestly, I'm looking forward to every game,” he said. “Of course, Manchester United has a big tradition, big history, big club, and also a big challenge for us, but Goodison Park last Saturday had something special for me and I look forward to every game and especially the first game in front of our loyal supporters, which will be something special.

The Premier League is so competitive and there are so many great teams so I'm excited about every game.”