The early stages of the Premier League season has given Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler plenty to ponder as they pause for the international break.
The Seagulls are 12th in the standings with nine points from the first seven matches with three draws, two wins and two losses.
Last Sunday they drew 1-1 at lowly Wolves as a late header from Jan Paul van Hecke sealed a point. Once again the Seagulls struggled to break through a low defensive block and once again midfielder Carlos Baleba was substituted at halftime.
The Cameroon international has been hooked at the break three times this season as he struggles for form and fitness after links of a summer move to Manchester United
They resume Premier League action on October 18 as they welcome Newcastle United to the Amex Stadium.
Here’s Brighton’s best XI as it stands...
5. Lewis Dunk - CB
The skipper looks much sharper this season and his form is keeping Diego Coppola and Olivier Boscagli on the sidelines | Getty Images
6. Maxim De Cuyper - LB
The £13m summer arrival has slotted in extremely well and looks more than capable of replacing Pervis Estupinan | Getty Images
7. Diego Gomez - CM
The Paraguayan looks at his best and is currently above Carlos Baleba in the midfield pecking order | Getty Images
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8. Yasin Ayari - CM
The Sweden international has been Albion's best and most consistent midfielder for some time now | Getty Images