Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi has a few injuries concerns to contend with as he carefully manages his squad through a busy period of Europa, Premier League and Carabao Cup action.
Athens, who won their league and cup double last season, will provide a stiff test for Brighton’s first foray into Europe and arrive on the back of 1-1 draw with old rivals Olympiacos in the Super Greece League last Sunday.
De Zerbi’s team are though flying high at the moment. The Seagulls are fifth in the Premier League with four wins from their first five matches and last Saturday they cruised to a 3-1 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Albion made six changes for that clash and De Zerbi could be tempted to tweak his team once more as they prepare to face the Greek champions.
Here’s who is injured and who is doubtful for both teams ahead of the historic kick-off...
De Zerbi’s team are though flying high at the moment. The Seagulls are fifth in the Premier League with four wins from their first five matches and last Saturday they cruised to a 3-1 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Albion made six changes for that clash and De Zerbi could be tempted to tweak his team once more as they prepare to face the Greek champions.
![Big call to make here as the Ireland international manages a knee injury. Used from the bench at Man United and De Zerbi will likely have to decide between Ferguson and Welbeck for the striking role](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUzYjc1N2U0LWVhMWItNGQ5My1hYzk4LTQ5MGMzYWMzMjQ4Njo1OGM0MjllZC00MjliLTRiN2MtYjU4My0wZmQ3OWE5YzNkOTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=594)
5. Evan fergusn - doubt
Big call to make here as the Ireland international manages a knee injury. Used from the bench at Man United and De Zerbi will likely have to decide between Ferguson and Welbeck for the striking role Photo: Matthew Peters
![Missed the Man United with a 'minor muscle issue' and the Hailsham lad will be desperate to play in his first Europa League match](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjRiM2VjZjc5LTE3MzctNDNjNy05NGY4LThkYTM1YTA1MGEyZDpjNWUwY2I3ZC0zM2JkLTRhYmItOWUxYS0xNmJhY2UyZjNmZGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Solly March - doubt
Missed the Man United with a 'minor muscle issue' and the Hailsham lad will be desperate to play in his first Europa League match Photo: Alex Broadway
![Assessing a rib injury sustained during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Olympiacos.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQwMTUyMjNjLTBiN2QtNGE4Ni1hZjFhLTc0ZjdmOTY1NTM0MzpjYjdlZDk5Mi0wOTNlLTQ5YmMtYWJiOC1iYjU1Y2ViMjg5N2Q=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=594)
7. Domagoj Vida (AEK) - doubt
Assessing a rib injury sustained during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Olympiacos. Photo: KRISTOF VAN ACCOM
![The centre-back has noted a doubt for the Brighton match with an undisclosed injury](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjkwODZkMDkyLTJlYmEtNDQ4Ny04NjA1LTVjOTA1ZGJjZjQ3Mzo1MThmM2IxZC1kMDE4LTRiMDYtOTcxZC1mYjEzMmE4MGMzOWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=594)
8. Harold Moukoudi (AEK) - doubt
The centre-back has noted a doubt for the Brighton match with an undisclosed injury Photo: MENELAOS MYRILLAS