Brighton and Hove Albion restart their Premier League campaign this weekend, as their trip to Turf Moor returns action for the first time in three weeks.

Albion have struggled at times, but recent games have shown some improvement. Whether things are changing or not remains to be seen, but Brighton have been known for their inconsistency this season.

Much of this has brought criticism from fans across the board. From the expulsions of Carlos Baleba, Joel Veltman, Georginio Rutter, and many others since Fabian Hürzeler took over.

Brighton have been known as a progressive club for a number of years, especially for young players, but it seems as though the switch to basics and starting more experience has kept the German head coach in the balance.

According to a recent post from The Athletic, Brighton ranked as the highest in the Premier League for errors leading to shots and goals.

A mind-boggling 21 errors puts them above the likes of Newcastle (20) and Tottenham (19). For context, rock-bottom side Wolves have only 12, and Leeds are down with just eight. 

There are always a lot of factors behind statistics like this, but one thing is for sure: Hürzeler's side struggles a lot with their naivety and decision-making. The majority of these mistakes have come from the midfield.

As per the same piece, Yasin Ayari and Baleba have contributed to six of Brighton’s 21 errors since December 15, often while picking the ball up from the back line after their team has baited the press. 

The duo made only one error each in the season’s first 16 matches.

Hürzeler's style of play is noticeably less suited to this 'De Zerbian' remaster. As we all know, structurally under De Zerbi, Brighton were fantastic.

With two holding midfielders in Moisés Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister, their deep receiving capabilities were spellbinding at times. 

With that being said, Caciedo and Mac Allister are exceptional midfielders. However,  there was an inner belief that the initial impressions of Matt O'Riley and Mats Wieffer were higher than their stock now.

Combined with the fascinating treatment of Baleba, the midfield issues are less surprising. 

The struggles with decision-making and consistent build-up have trickled into these mistakes, and something that has been well documented for some time.

Ayari has broken into the side under Hürzeler and has been an impressive starting player. The consensus over 'blaming the players' seems very difficult to do when the starting 11 is stylistically subpar, considering the profiles of players to be left out. 

Perhaps the shift towards an 'older' and more experienced starting 11 is enough to guide the Seagulls over the line for their late push for European football. The key sign of progress will be in the consistency and tactical naivety towards the end of the season.

If the good moment is found out sooner than expected, will the German head coach know how to adapt again?