EPL: Hurzeler calls for patience as Azeez waits for Brighton debut

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach, Fabian Hurzeler, has said  Femi Azeez is not ready to make his competitive debut for the club.

The Nigeria international linked up with the Seagulls on transfer deadline day from Sky Bet Championship outfit Millwall.

Azeez’s debut for Brighton has been delayed by the injury he picked up on the opening day of the Championship season while playing for Millwall.

The winger however featured in a private practice match during the three-week international break.

Ahead of his side’s trip to Sunderland on Saturday,  Hurzeler stated that Azeez is still adapting to the physical demands of his new environment.

“He played in a friendly game and he had some minor issues this week,” Hurzeler was quoted by The Argus.

“What I mean by that is his body needs to adapt to our intensity, to our demands, the demands in the Premier League.”