Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler believes “everything is possible” for James Milner as the record-breaking veteran prepares for the 900th club outing of his remarkable career.
The former England international recently made history during last weekend’s 2-0 win at Brentford, moving ahead of Gareth Barry to take the outright Premier League appearance record.
Following his 654th game in the competition, the 40-year-old could reach another significant landmark on Sunday when Nottingham Forest visit the Amex Stadium.
Milner has played 899 club games in all competitions across spells with Leeds, Swindon, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton, having made his professional debut aged 16 in November 2002.
Asked if the midfielder could go on to make 1,000 club appearances, Hurzeler said: “You have to ask him but nothing is impossible. I think he has no limits.
“The mindset is such an important part in a football career that if you have the right mindset of always keep pushing, of never being satisfied, of always trying to reach the next level, the next step, then your body will follow.
“He’s a prime example for having the right mindset and therefore everything is possible for him.”
Milner was this week presented with three Guinness World Record titles: most Premier League appearances, the longest gap between his first and last Premier League goals (22 years 248 days) and most consecutive Premier League seasons played (24).
Milner’s contract at Brighton is set to expire at the end of the season, but he still has time to negotiate an extension if he wishes to continue playing.
Milner joined Brighton from Liverpool in 2023 and has made 42 appearances for the Seagulls.
Sixteen of those have come in the Premier League this season, with the midfielder showing no signs of slowing down just yet.
