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Fabian Hurzeler heaps praise on Younes Ibrahim and reveals why Brighton teenager deserved his European debut
16.10.26, 09:49 3 Minute Read
Brighton returned to European action for the first time in two years on Thursday night, brushing aside Lithuanian side Kauno Žalgiris 4-0 with goals from Georginio Rutter, Jack Hinshelwood, and Matt O’Riley.
The win sees the Seagulls top the Conference League league phase after Matchday One, but much of the focus after the full-time whistle was on the impact of debutant Younes Ibrahim.
The Egyptian entered the pitch with roughly 25 minutes to play and, with his second touch, delivered an inch-perfect cross to the back post for O’Riley to head home.
When asked about the 18-year-old’s debut, Fabian Hurzeler told BBC Sussex: “It was quite a very impactful sub. I think with his second touch he made this cross.
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