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Brighton shortlist four 'Fabian Hurzeler replacements' as succession planning begins

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has come under fire from supporters in recent weeks.

16.02.26, 19:28 Updated 22.05.26, 14:51 2 Minute Read

Charlie Parker-Turner

Charlie Parker-Turner

Brighton have reportedly shortlisted Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna as a potential candidate to replace Fabian Hurzeler.

The German has come under immense criticism in recent weeks, with the Seagulls on the verge of slipping into a relegation battle after winning just one of their last 13 Premier League matches.

Defeats to Fulham and rivals Crystal Palace prompted boos to be aimed in the direction of the former St. Pauli boss, and Brighton’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool in the FA Cup over the weekend only amplified emotions on the Sussex coast.

Reports have previously claimed that Hurzeler’s position is not under immediate threat, but there is a ‘growing possibility’ that a fresh face will be in the Amex Stadium dugout next season.

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