Hurzeler expressed his honesty about his plan to substitute Welbeck, stating, "I think it's essential to be truthful, so yes, that was the case - I was thinking of taking him off, and then he surprised me, not for the first time. So, credit to Danny because sometimes about timing in life, and that was good timing."

The head coach also praised the team's overall performance, highlighting their ability to create scoring chances and defend well. He noted that Newcastle's goal disrupted their structure but that the team quickly regained their composure and played to their strengths.

Hurzeler emphasized the importance of Welbeck's contributions to the team, not just his goals but also his efforts in helping the defenders and making recovery runs. He praised Welbeck's leadership and work ethic, stating, "And if you work hard, if you do basic things right, then you will get the rewards. And that was the case for Danny today."