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Evan Ferguson has scored one goal in all competitions for Brighton this season Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says Evan Ferguson is not available to go on loan but the striker must "accept" his role at the club. The Republic of Ireland forward has started just one Premier League match this season and appears behind Danny Welbeck, Georginio Rutter and Joao Pedro in Hurzeler's list of strikers. The 20-year-old missed nearly five months this year with an ankle injury and had to wait until the middle of September to make his first appearance of the season. The Telegraph, external reported earlier this week that the Seagulls would be open to allowing him to leave the club on loan in the January transfer window but Hurzeler denies that is the case. "I don't know from where this information comes because I said to Evan that I am happy he is here with the team, " said Hurzeler. "I am happy how he is training, what shape he is in physically, mentally. Of course, he is a young player and needs game time. " The German said it was normal for players to be disappointed if they are not selected to start but that it was important Ferguson maintained a good attitude. "Accept your role and make sure you bring yourself in the mood and the shape that, when you get the chance, you are ready, " said Hurzeler. "It is exactly that which I demand from Evan and also what I said to him. "I never said anything to him about a loan or anything like this. " Ferguson signed a six-year contract extension with the club in 2023. He was named the club's young player of the year for the 2022-23 season and scored a hat-trick against Newcastle United last season - just the fourth 18-year-old to do so in the Premier League. Champions League reaction as Liverpool beat Real to go top Bashir 'not perfect' and 'learning on the job' 'Something special brewing at Slot's remarkable Liverpool' Watch the UEFA Champions League highlights on i Player All the goals and unmissable moments from Europe's greatest football club competition Lord of the Flies: William Golding’s acclaimed novel at 70 The story of schoolboys marooned on a desert island was a huge success, selling millions of copies Anna and Jassa discuss embracing your upbringing Actor, filmmaker and author Jassa Ahluwalia talks to Anna about embracing his mixed heritage The young renters fighting for their rights They face the reality of eviction, trying to live through Scotland's housing emergency 'You have to find where you are appreciated' - Wood on Forest, form & Nuno 'Something special brewing at Slot's remarkable Liverpool' 'Mbappe fell flat when needed' - why Real Madrid are in trouble Meet the longest-serving manager whose boss is his dad Gittens for England? Dortmund winger adds another stunner How 'stroke of luck' set London kid on course for NFL Grand Slam Track - what is it and what does it mean for athletics? 'Ruined himself' - the startling decline of Labuschagne 'Man City's golden transfer touch under intense scrutiny' A Lions XV from the autumn - according to the data England's fix-ups - what's on Borthwick's to-do list this winter? A decade on - how individual toll of Hughes' death still haunts Australia Who is BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Banda? F1 Q&A: Will Norris sustain title bid next season? 'Thompson justifiably angry at low-key finish' Ireland game could be 'line in sand' for England 'We will suffer for a long period' - why there is no quick fix at Man Utd What being coached by Murray could do for Djokovic The story behind the iconic photo, 25 years on © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.