Fabian Herzeler is under no pressure at Brighton & Hove Albion despite his current poor form.
This is according to Sportbild. The German newspaper reports that, internally, there are no concerns about Brighton dropping to 14th Place.
Herzeler has faced increased criticism in recent weeks as Brighton have slipped down the Premier League table.
Brighton are currently without a win in their last six league matches and have only one win in their last 13 matches.
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Those results have pushed them down to 14th after previously being in contention for Europe.
Recent results have increased the pressure, particularly a 1–0 home defeat to rivals Crystal Palace. What followed was a heavy 3–0 defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup that certainly did not suit the German's cause.
The team was also criticized by a small section of the domestic audience after the recent defeat. For his part, Herzeler has insisted that he does not feel any pressure from the club's hierarchy at this time. This is also a term from Sportbild.
According to their information, there is 'no doubt' about the 32-year-old. This is despite poor form and questions over the team's utilisation.
In fact, the focus is really on making that team better. This information regarding Herzeler's future comes in the wake of a report regarding a new attempt from Cologne to sign Said El Mala.
Summer exit still possible
However, whether this is correct or not remains to be seen. Brighton will certainly be asking questions about Herzeler's future given his slide.
Although there may be plans for immediate dismissal, they could just as easily be thinking about a summer separation.
This is something they have done in the past. Roberto De Zerbi left at the end of the first season after increasing pressure midway through the campaign. Such a strategy certainly fits into Brighton's long-term planning and thinking.
However, for now, reports in Germany suggest that Herzeler is not in danger.
