Brighton Coach Praises Charalampos Kostoulas: 'A Natural Goal-Scorer'

Brighton's manager, Fabian Hurzeler, has lauded Greek forward Charalampos Kostoulas, emphasizing his scoring prowess and growing tactical awareness. The praise comes after Kostoulas played a key role in Brighton's decisive 4-0 victory over Tromsø, a win that secured the club's advancement to the Conference League's League Phase.

Kostoulas opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a well-executed shot from outside the penalty area, setting the tone for Brighton's dominant performance. His contribution was vital in overcoming Tromsø and advancing in the European competition.

"He's always in my thinking and he's a natural goal-scorer," Hurzeler stated, underscoring Kostoulas's consistent presence in his plans. The coach also noted the young forward's increasing grasp of defensive duties and work rate without the ball.

"He also understands now more and more how important it is to work against the ball, and that's how I will judge him when he's on the pitch," Hurzeler added, indicating that Kostoulas's overall contribution, including his defensive efforts, will be a key factor in his selection. This focus on a more complete game signals Kostoulas's continued development under Hurzeler's guidance.

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He’s always in my thinking and he’s a natural goal-scorer. He also understands now more and more how important it is to work against the ball, and that’s how I will judge him when he’s on the pitch.