Albion have been on a fine run of form following the restart from the World Cup break. The have gained nine points from a possible 12 thanks to wins against Southampton, Everton and Liverpool – with their only loss being a 4-2 home defeat to Premier League leaders Arsenal. The goals have also been flowing with three at Southampton, four at Everton and three against Liverpool at the Amex last Saturday. Brighton have a couple of injury concerns ahead of facing 15th placed Leicester, with Chelsea loan defender Levi Colwill the main concern with a muscular issue. "We have a problem with Levi Colwill, but we are ready to play," said head coach Roberto De Zerbi. "If we want to win at Leicester we have to play a perfect game. Lewis Dunk will play with Adam Webster or Jan Paul van Hecke. JP played very well at Middlesbrough, but I am still to decide." Albion will also be without Belgian attacker Leo Trossard who yesterday completed his £20m-plus switch to Arsenal following his falling out with De Zerbi.
Here’s how Albion could line-up against Leicester...
. Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker (R) saves at the feet of Brighton's English striker Danny Welbeck during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Liverpool at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on January 14, 2023. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Brighton and Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck is fit and pushing to start at Leicester Photo: GLYN KIRK
. Rob Sanchez - GK
Brighton's No 1 and will need to be on his toes against Jamie Vardy Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Joel Veltman - RB
The reliable Netherlands defender will likely get the nod ahead of Tariq Lamptey Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Lewis Dunk - CB
Top level displays once again this season and will likely be alongside Adam Webster Photo: Mike Hewitt
1. Rob Sanchez - GK
Brighton's No 1 and will need to be on his toes against Jamie Vardy Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Joel Veltman - RB
The reliable Netherlands defender will likely get the nod ahead of Tariq Lamptey Photo: Mike Hewitt
3. Lewis Dunk - CB
Top level displays once again this season and will likely be alongside Adam Webster Photo: Mike Hewitt
4. Adam Webster - CB
Fit again after injury and will likely start ahead of Van Hecke as Levi Colwill is out injured Photo: Ryan Pierse