Another injury blow for Brighton ahead of Ipswich Town – 4 out and 5 doubts
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has numerous injury issues ahead of their return to Premier League action against Ipswich Town at the Amex Stadium tomorrow.
The Seagulls have started the season well with seven points from their first three matches, following wins against Everton and Manchester United, plus a draw at Arsenal just prior to the international break.
Kieran McKenna’s newly-promoted Ipswich Town team will pose another new challenge for Hurzeler but first he must assess who is fit and who needs more time on the sidelines. One player who has been ruled out to face Ipswich is midfielder James Milner, who tweaked his hamstring in the 1-1 draw at Arsenal.
“James had a scan,” said the German head coach. “It’s not a big issue. If it will be like two weeks, three weeks or only one week. We have to be patient, we have to go day-by-day.”
Here’s a full list of Albion injuries and fitness doubts ahead of Saturday’s 3pm kick-off…
1.Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has a number of injury concerns ahead of Ipswich Town Photo: Eddie Keogh
2. Brajan Gruda – out
The £25m summer signing from Mainz is expected to miss this one as he gets up to speed following his unspecified injury
3. Joel Veltman – doubt
The experienced defender sustained a thigh injury during his eventful clash with Arsenal and Declan Rice. Tariq Lamptey could come in for his first start this term if Veltman is struggling
Solly March – out
Fabian Hurzeler on Solly: “I wouldn’t say close. So if you’re injured for that long time, it’s a long way back, but he has made a great impression. He’s going step-by-step. He’s now training fully with us. We are all impressed how good he is already after his long injury. It’s now about not putting pressure on him. It’s about helping him, giving him a good environment where he can adapt quickly. He’s very, very professional.”
‘I am not’ – Chris Sutton takes another swipe at Ipswich ahead of Brighton and issues score prediction
Former Norwich City striker and BBC pundit Chris Sutton delivered another dig at Ipswich Town before their Premier League clash at Brighton this Saturday.
Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich, who have one point from their first three matches of the campaign, face another tricky test at in-form Brighton.
Fabian Hurzeler, who received the Premier League manager of the month award today, has steered his Albion team to wins against Everton and Manchester United, plus a draw at Arsenal
Sutton thinks the Tractor Boys are in for a tough time at the Amex Stadium and also gave another subtle dig to Ipswich Town and their fans.
“They got their first point on the board against Fulham before the international break and I like the way they are going about things. I still expect them to get relegated but they have been smart with the players they have brought in, and they are giving it a go to try to stay up.
