Baleba dropped, Mitoma decision - Brighton's new strongest IX with Fabian Hurzeler handed fully fit squad

A look at Fabian Hurzeler’s selection head-scratchers as key men expected to return

Brighton are expected to welcome back a number of injured players after the international break.

The Seagulls have been hit with injuries to key players this term with Brajan Gruda (knee), Jack Hinshelwood (ankle), James Milner (muscular) and Kaoru Mitoma (ankle) all missing of late.

Experienced defender Joel Veltman has also struggled with a calf issue but he returned as a substitute last Sunday in Albion's 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace. A point that leaves Brighton 11th in the league standings.

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler has said he wants competition for places but it will give him plenty of tough choices to make if, as expected, all his players are fit before their next match against Brentford at the Amex Stadium on November 22.

Here's Albion's new strongest XI...

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