Brighton and Hove Albion returned to training this week following the international break ahead of their Premier League clash against newly-promoted Ipswich Town.
the Seagulls have enjoyed a fine start to the season with wins against Everton and Manchester United, plus a 1-1 draw at Arsenal.
It was enough to see head coach Fabian Hurzeler scoop the Premier League manager of the month award but the German head coach expects a tough test this Saturday against Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys.
The expectations are always the same – to go out on a pitch and to show the basic things,” Hurzeler said. “The basic things are what you can influence. Winning personal duels, running more than the opponent, doing more high speed metres than the opponent. These are all things you can influence. That’s what I demand from my team to do it in every game, no matter if you play against Manchester United or Ipswich.”
Here’s how Brighton looked in training this week – including their £25m summer signing and a surprise player back in contention…
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Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler keeps a close eye on the players during training this week Photo: Paul Hazlewood
2. Thank Evans
Striker Evan Ferguson is back in contention for Brighton after an ankle injury Photo: Paul Hazlewood
3. Yas please
Yasin Ayari impressed at Arsenal and will look to keep his spot in the starting XI against Ipswich Photo: Paul Hazlewood
4. Tariq’s in Town
Tariq Lamptey will hope to make his first start of the season against Ipswich Town Photo: Paul Hazlewood
5. Royal Mint
Yankuba Minteh looks sharp in training Photo: Paul Hazlewood
6. Mat’s great news
Mats Wieffer is back in contention after his injury sustained on his debut at Everton Photo: Paul Hazlewood
7. Gorgeous George
Georginio Rutter could make his first start for Brighton after his £40m arrival from Leeds United Photo: Paul Hazlewood
8. Game Mode
Jakub Moder is back in contention with Brighton after his summer transfer to Leicester City fell through Photo: Paul Hazlewood
9. Velt and Dec
Joel Veltman looks sharp despite a thigh issue sustained at Arsenal. The defender will look to put his altercation with Declan Rice behind him Photo: Paul Hazlewood
10. Ferdi on fire
Albion’s new £25m summer signing Ferdi Kadıoğlu could make his Brighton debut this Saturday Photo: Paul Hazlewood
11. Stuck in a Rutt
French striker Georginio Rutter could start ahead of Joao Pedro against Ipswich after the Brazilian’s long-haul flight back from international duty Photo: Paul Hazlewood
12. Kadio Ga Ga
Ferdi Kadioglu impresses during training Photo: Paul Hazlewood
13. Bart’s back
Bart Verbruggen returned and impressed against Arsenal. Should be between the sticks against Ipswich Photo: Paul Hazlewood
14. All is Wel
Danny Welbeck has two goals from three so far in the Premier League Photo: Paul Hazlewood
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