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...
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13. Tom Watson -bench
The £10m arrival from Sunderland has impressed in the Carabao but is awaiting his Premier League chance | Getty Images
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14. Stefanos Tzimas - bench
The Greek striker is being introduced slowly to the first team and remains behind Welbeck in the pecking order | Getty Images
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15. Jason Steele - bench
The experienced goalkeeper offers reliable backup for Verbruggen | Getty Images
16. Brajan Gruda - bench
The German has impressed in flashes this term but yet to fully convince | Getty Images