Hurzeler leaves door open for Rushworth Albion return | OneFootball

Fabian Hurzeler has left the door open for Carl Rushworth to return to Brighton in future, while stressing his current goalkeeping hierarchy. According to TheArgus.co.uk, he sees a clear No.1 and what he considers perhaps the best back-up in the division.

Rushworth is due to face his former club for the first time when the Seagulls visit Coventry City today at 2pm. He joined the Sky Blues in the summer for an initial £22.5 million, with Albion retaining a buy-back option.

Hurzeler said Rushworth wanted regular football, but Brighton have Bart Verbruggen as their undisputed No.1 and view Jason Steele as possibly the Premier League’s best No.2. He described Rushworth’s progress as impressive and maintained the club still see a big talent who could one day become Albion’s No.1.

He framed the move as part of the player’s individual development, arguing that consistent minutes are the best route for improvement and Coventry could offer them. The decision was Rushworth’s and the club respected it, while remaining content with their two senior goalkeepers.

Coventry manager Frank Lampard made bringing Rushworth back a top summer priority and accepted it was not an easy deal. He said all parties ultimately got what they wanted, praised Rushworth’s calm approach, and noted the keeper was keen to move, with respect to Brighton, after years on loan without playing there, and that he loved his time with Coventry.

Source: TheArgus.co.uk

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