Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson is reportedly seeking answers over his lack of regular playing time, with the young forward eager to understand what he must do to force his way back into Fabian Hürzeler’s plans.

Ferguson’s situation has raised eyebrows, particularly given his reputation as one of Brighton’s most promising attacking talents. However, Hürzeler appears to have delivered a blunt explanation, insisting the issue is not a tactical incompatibility between the striker and his footballing philosophy.

“I don’t see Evan as tactically incompatible with my style,” Hürzeler is portrayed as saying. “He understands what we want and has the qualities to play our football.”

The message, therefore, appears clear: Ferguson’s absence is about competition, form, consistency and selection rather than a fundamental tactical disagreement.

For Ferguson, the challenge now is to respond on the training ground, regain his manager’s trust and prove he deserves another opportunity to lead Brighton’s attack.