Chema Andres Thrilled by First Brighton Goal in 3-0 Victory Over Arsenal

Chema Andres has quickly adapted to life at Brighton & Hove Albion after his move from VfB Stuttgart. The Spanish midfielder made a striking impact by scoring his first goal in the Premier League during Brighton’s commanding 3-0 win against Arsenal.

A Rapid Adjustment on the South Coast

Arriving for around €23 million, Andres debuted with a strong performance in a 5-0 victory over Coventry City before finding the net in the home match against Arsenal. His displays have helped Brighton climb to third place in the Premier League.

Comparing English and German Football

In an interview with MARCA, Andres spoke about adapting quickly to the physical and fast-paced nature of English football. He said, "The Premier League is the top league in the world. The tempo is dynamic, fluid, with few stoppages; the referees let the game flow, and I believe the physical level is higher."He described scoring in England as a special experience and noted how both leagues are competitive but differ in style.

Reliving the Moment Again and Again

The 21-year-old revealed that he keeps rewatching clips of his goal because his family and friends constantly send him the highlights through group chats. He admitted, "I must have watched it several times by now because my friends and family keep sending it to our group chats. And I just say, well, I’ll watch it again. It gives me a real buzz, I’m not going to lie."

Settling In Off the Pitch

On the communication front, Andres mentioned that English is now the main language at Brighton, which helped him settle faster compared to his time in Germany where language was more of a barrier. Despite the manager being German, Andres feels comfortable understanding and integrating with the team.

Brighton’s Momentum Continues

After securing ten points from their first five matches, Brighton heads into the international break sitting comfortably in the top four. Their next challenge comes on October 10 with a tough away fixture against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, where picking up points will be key to maintaining their impressive start.

• Next Fixture: Sunderland vs Brighton - October 10
• Brighton Position: 3rd in Premier League
• Points from First 5 Matches: 10
• Chema Andres Transfer Fee: Approximately €23 million
• Debut Match Result: Brighton 5-0 Coventry City
• Goal in Arsenal Match: Brighton 3-0 Arsenal