Silencing critics with high-octane football and a ruthless squad overhaul, the German tactician has transformed Brighton into giants killers, putting him in pole position for top honors.
Fabian Hürzeler has turned around his fortunes successfully at Brighton and Hove Albion, as the young German head coach has been nominated for Premier League manager of the month.
His accolades are well deserved, as Albion have been red hot since the beginning of the season.
What has changed?
While he was questioned heavily last season, it seems as though his style of play is finally starting to click while simultaneously securing significant results.
Albion beat the likes of Arsenal 3-0 at home, Coventry 5-0 away, and drew 1-1 against a strong Leeds United team.
The nominations in full: Fabian Hürzeler, Andoni Iraola, and Enzo Maresca.
While there is a case for Maresca, Iraola would feel premature.
Considering the style of play and intensity that the Seagulls have played, especially in their unstoppable win against the current Champions, expecting anyone else to win this award would feel like an injustice.
Hürzeler has also won his fans over impressively. For a long time, it felt as though his style wasn’t working with the players that he had at his disposal. During the summer, this had been looked into.
Big names like Jan Paul Van Hecke, Danny Welbeck, Carlos Baleba and more were sold or had their contracts run down.
Bold moves along with shrewd incomings had proved to be a high risk gamble that has pained off for gambler Tony Bloom.
Hürzeler deseves his praise this season, and deserves his Manager of the Month award too.
