Matt O’Riley, the Brighton midfielder, has spoken candidly about his turbulent start to life in the Premier League. The 24-year-old Danish playmaker made a record-breaking £30 million move from Celtic in the summer but has struggled to find consistency due to injuries and fitness issues.
O’Riley underwent ankle surgery in September after a horror tackle from Crawley’s Jay Williams in his debut. Although he made a stunning comeback by scoring the winner against Manchester City in November, he has been unable to maintain momentum, making just nine starts across all competitions.
Despite the challenges, O’Riley remains optimistic and is enjoying working under Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler. He cited Hurzeler’s approach and coaching style as a major factor in his decision to join the Seagulls.
O’Riley is relishing the opportunity to test himself against the best players in the world and believes that playing in the Premier League will help him improve his game. He is confident that he can overcome his current difficulties and help Brighton push for a European spot.
Key points from the article:
- Matt O’Riley has struggled to find consistency in the Premier League due to injuries and fitness issues.
- He underwent ankle surgery in September and made a stunning comeback by scoring the winner against Manchester City in November.
- O’Riley has made just nine starts across all competitions and is eager to regain his rhythm.
- He is enjoying working under Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler and cited his approach as a major factor in his decision to join the Seagulls.
- O’Riley is relishing the opportunity to test himself against the best players in the world and believes that playing in the Premier League will help him improve his game.