Pascal Gros has admitted that Brighton's biggest problem this season has been an inability to find consistency, as he has also issued a strong defense of head coach Fabian Herzeler amid growing frustration from supporters.
Sky Germany has had an interview with the 34-year-old today. He discussed various topics regarding Brighton after returning to the club in the January transfer window.
veteran moved back to the south coast in the winter window after an 18-month stint with Borussia Dortmund.
He has since integrated himself back into the Seagulls' starting line up and has made 10 Premier League appearances and scoring one goal.
He has become a stalwart player of the club since his first stint in the 2017–2024 season, playing a key role in the club's rise to prominence, including their first European qualification.
Brighton's inconsistency exposed
He returns with Brighton sitting at the other end of the table in 14thth Ranked on 37 points. It has been an inconsistent campaign for them this season, with nine wins, ten draws and ten losses in 29 games so far. And it is this discrepancy that he insists must be corrected.
“I feel very comfortable – both personally and professionally,” He said.
"The league is very fun. Every game is a big challenge. We are a team that can achieve something against anyone, but we can also have problems against anyone.
"These are things we need to improve on. We have a team with a lot of experience, but also a lot of young players. It's also a big challenge, but it's also a lot of fun."
Pressure increases on Fabian Herzeler
Brighton's inconsistency this season has put pressure on manager Fabian Herzeler as they drop to 14th On the table.
The team has been struggling since November and has slipped to fifth place after only one win in 13 matches.
Growing impatience among fans led to riots during home games and calls for Herzeler's dismissal. However, Gros has offered his support to the 33-year-old coach.
"He's very dedicated. We work on a lot of details here. He tries to make the team better as well as individual players every day." He added.
"It's not that easy. We have a lot of young players from different countries who need different things. But we still have to manage it as a team. It's definitely a challenge here, but he's doing a very, very good job."
"You can see the thought he puts into it every day and how he tries to make us better. Even for him – he's been here a while now – the league is a big challenge. And it's incredibly fun."
Defining further fixtures for Brighton
With a tough home clash against Liverpool following the trip to Sunderland, the coming weeks could define Brighton's season, and how long patience lasts around the Amex.
First up is a trip to Sunderland this weekend, before they take on Liverpool at home on March 21scheduled tribe. The Seagulls in particular do not have a good record against the latter.
They have lost their last three matches, including a 3-0 defeat in the FA Cup last month. Meanwhile, their only Premier League encounter with Sunderland was a 0–0 defeat earlier this season.
But despite two consecutive defeats at the Stadium of Light, the Black Cats have one of the strongest home records in the league this season. This might give hope to Brighton.
