Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler says he has started working with a sleep expert to help relax his mind from the pressures of working in the Premier League.
Hurzeler explained he is “always” thinking about football and tactics and subsequently sought advice over better sleeping habits.
The sessions have led to the 32-year-old German making early morning journeys to the club’s training centre in Lancing by electric bike rather than by car to help him switch off.
“I have been trying to improve my sleep but it doesn’t happen overnight,” Hurzeler said, speaking to GQ Magazine.
“I started working with a sleep expert and she told me that good sleep is more about the habits you have during the day. How often do you get time for yourself, where your mind can really relax?
“Because of that I bought an electric bike for the half hour commute to work. It helps me relax more than going by car.”
Hurzeler added he cycles to work “when the sun is coming up, about 6.30, and I really enjoy it.”
Brighton’s form has slumped since the last international break of the season in March. Losing on penalties at home to Nottingham Forest in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup has been followed by a five-match run without a win in the Premier League, which has jeopardised their hopes of qualifying for Europe.
Hurzeler’s tenth-placed side face West Ham United, who are 17th but safe from relegation under former Brighton head coach Graham Potter, at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
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