This Saturday lunchtime at the Amex Stadium, Brighton and Hove Albion’s manager Fabian Hurzeler has
confirmed that impressive summer signing Yankuba Minteh is available to play against Manchester United. Minteh, who signed with the Seagulls for approximately £35 million from Newcastle, impressed during preseason and the first half of the season against Everton but was forced off just before halftime due to a concussion injury.
Despite this, the Gambian has trained well this week and is probably going to be a major player against Erik ten Hag’s squad. “There are clear rules for concussion in the Premier League,” Hurzeler stated during a press conference held prior to the United game. We must adhere to these for the player’s health, and he will be available.
Brajan Gruda and Georginio Rutter, recent additions, might also be considered. Rutter arrived for a club record £40 million from Leeds, and Gruda last Friday announced his £25 million move from German club Mainz.
“He [Rutter] can play outside or center,” Hurzeler remarked. He can be useful since he can identify the holes and provide a strong starting point. His response after losing possession of the ball is admirable. He is able to assist us.
The German also verified that Tariq Lamptey (unspecified), Evan Ferguson (foot), and Pervis Estupinan (ankle) are still recovering. The United encounter may yet come too soon for all three even though they were not present for the opening day’s 3-0 victory at Everton.Along with long-term absentee Solly March, Julio Enciso (knee) and Igor Julio (unspecified) are expected to miss out, while Valentin Barco—who is finalizing his loan move to La Liga club Sevilla—is expected to start against Man United. Billy Gilmour, who has been linked to a move to Serie A club Napoli, is expected to play.
Brighton boss Fabian Huerzeler has stated that Saturday’s opening Premier League encounter against Everton may come too soon for Ireland’s Evan Ferguson.
Ferguson, who has been battling to overcome an ankle ailment and missed a major amount of the Premier League campaign last year, also missed Ireland’s June friendlies against Portugal and Austria.
Although Huerzeler, the new Brighton manager, acknowledged that Ferguson, a native of Meath, could be better off returning for the season’s second match, Ferguson looks to be recovering presently.A sizable number of players returned this week. I’m not sure if they’re prepared for the Everton opener already. The return of Tariq Lamptey, Pervis Estupiñán, and Ferguson to the field is imminent. Thus, while this is fantastic news, I’m not sure if they’re prepared for the opening game,” Huerzeler stated on Friday.
“I think that the squad that played against Villarreal should be ready.”The good news for Ireland supporters is that Huerzeler’s prediction, if it comes true, and Ferguson’s injury problems go away, he could be included in Heimir Hallgrímsson’s squad for the games against England on September 7 at the Aviva Stadium and the Greece match three days later.
