Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler will likely make a number of changes for this Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup clash with Wolves at the Amex Stadium.
The Seagulls, who drew 0-0 in the Premier League with a determined Ipswich Town last Saturday, will look to advance into the fourth round against Gary O’Neil’s Wolves team, who are yet to win in the league this term.
Brighton advanced to the third round last month thanks to their fiery 4-0 win against Sussex neighbours Crawley Town, while Wolves beat Burnley 2-0 in the second round.
Hurzeler will look to juggle injuries and fatigue for this one, which could well see a possible first start of the season for Ireland international striker Evan Ferguson as Georginio Rutter is cup-tied. Brajan Gruda could also make his first appearance since joining for £25m from Mainz.
Here’s how Brighton could line-up against Wolves at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday night (7.45pm).
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Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler is set to make numerous changes for the Carabao Cup clash against Wolves Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Jason Steele – GK
The experienced stopper could return between the sticks for this once as regular Premier League stopper Bart Verbruggen will likely be rested ahead of Sunday’s clash against Nottingham Forest Photo: Mike Hewitt
3. Tariq Lamptey – RB
The flying full back played in the previous round against Crawley and could play Wednesday against Wolves. The former Chelsea man is yet to feature in the PL. Photo: Mike Hewitt
4. Adam Webster – CB
Has dropped down the pecking order since the emergence of Van Hecke but Webster remains a vital part of Albion’s squad
5. Igor -CB
The Brazilian defender has had injury issues this term and could get some well needed minutes against Wolves Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. Pervis Estupinan – LB
The Ecuadorian is still working his way back after ankle surgery and international duty. Wolves is an ideal match for him to get minutes. Photo: Steve Bardens
7. Jakub Moder – CM
Fitness doubts over Mats Wieffer and an injury Matt O’Riley could see the Poland international make a rare start. He was in the matchday squad against Ipswich. Baleba and Ayari could be rested for Sunday against Forest. Photo: Michael Steele
8. Ferdi Kadioglu – CM
The £25m summer arrival could see his first start for Brighton in midfield against Wolves. Introduced from the bench against Ipswich last Saturday and played well on the left flank
9. Julio Enciso – RW
The Paraguay playmaker could be deployed on the right of the attack if Yankuba Minteh is rested for this one Photo: Mike Hewitt
10. Simon Adingra – LW
Mainly used from the bench this season but should start this one on the left as Kaoru Mitoma takes a break Photo: Mike Hewitt
11. Brajan Gruda – No 10
Brighton’s £25m summer signing could make his first start in an attacking role as Joao Pedro works his way back from injury and Georginio Rutter is cup tied Photo: Alex Grimm
12. Evan Ferguson – CF
The Ireland international could make his first start of the season as Danny Welbeck rests up ahead of Nottingham Forest. Ferguson came on as a late sub against Ipswich and looked sharp
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