Brighton and Hove Albion will resume their Premier League campaign this Saturday as they welcome newly-promoted Ipswich Town to the Amex Stadium.
Fabian Hurzeler’s impressive Seagulls have seven points from their first three Premier League matches thanks to wins against Everton and Manchester United, plus a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich have had a tough start to life in the top flight with defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City but they opened their account just before the break with a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Portman Road.
Former Brighton defender Mark Lawrenson, speaking to Paddy Power, said: “Europe is achievable for Brighton this season with the quality of players they’ve got. They just need to not fall off and go through a spell of four or five games without winning a game. They’ve got a good manager who has started well.
“Saying that, Everton could’ve been 2-0 up against them in 20 minutes, and Manchester United should’ve beaten them. Against Arsenal, they got a bit lucky with the red card for Declan Rice. They’ve had their luck so far, but we’ll see after they’ve played a dozen games.”
Here’s the early injury news for Brighton vs Ipswich on September 14 at the Amex Stadium:
1.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has had an impressive start to life in the Premier League
2. Solly March – out
The Albion winger continues his recovery from a serious ACL injury sustained last season at Man City. October is a potential return date
3. 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
4. Ferdi Kadioglu – out
The Turkey international sustained an injury in training after his £25m arrival from Fenerbache. The left back is expected to miss this one against Ipswich
5. Matt O’Riley – out
The £25m summer signing from Celtic underwent successful ankle surgery after an injury six minutes into his debut. Expected to be return before the new year
6. Mats Wieffer – doubt
Th Dutch international midfielder picked up a small injury on debut against Everton. Hurzeler hopes to have him back after the international break against Ipswich
7. James Milner – out
The 38-year-old is expected to miss out after sustaining a hamstring injury against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium just before the international break
8. Joel Veltman – doubt
The experienced defender sustained a thigh injury during his eventful clash with Arsenal and Declan Rice
9. Julio Enciso – doubt
The playmaker is expected to be action for Paraguay against Brazil on Wednesday and then faces a long flight home in time for the Saturday kick-off against Ipswich
10. Joao Pedro – doubt
The striker has been excellent for Brighton this season. He was called-up by Brazil and, similar to Enciso, faces a lengthy flight home after playing Paraguay on Wednesday.
11. Evan Ferguson – doubt
Yet to feature this term for Brighton due a foot injury. He played around 15 minutes for Ireland against England last Saturday and could also be in international action against Greece tonight. Hopefully he returns unscathed and ready to go against Ipswich.
12. Harry Clarke – out
The Ipswich defender is sidelined with a calf injury and is not expected to return until next month
13. George Hirst – out
The Ipswich attacker – son of former Sheffield Wednesday striker David – is out with a knee injury
14. Nathan Broadhead – out
The Wales international attacker is out with a thigh issue and could return at the end of the month
15. Wes Burns – doubt
The forward will hope to return following a thigh injury sustained in pre-season
16. Janoi Donacien – out
The versatile St Lucia international defender is struggling with a groin problem
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