Brighton and Hove Albion have a number of injury concerns ahead of their Europa League round of 16 first leg clash with Roma this Thursday.
Roberto De Zerbi has been forced to make numerous changes to his starting XI this term as the Italian balances injuries, fatigue and an increased fixture schedule.
Last Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Fulham was far from the ideal preparation ahead of one of the most important matches in Brighton’s recent history.
"We have to remember who we are and from where we started,” said De Zerbi after the loss at Craven Cottage. “Brighton is not a Roma. Not a Liverpool or West Ham." The Italian added: “I know very well the level of my players. They will react in the best way on Thursday.
Here’s a list of Albion’s walking wounded ahead of the European clash at the Stadio Olimpico...
1. WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Roberto De Zerbi, the Brighton and Hove Albion manager looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion at Molineux on February 28, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Roberto De Zerbi, the Brighton and Hove Albion manager has a number of injury issues this term Photo: David Rogers
2. Solly March - out
The Albion winger is out for the season having sustained a serious knee injury at Man City last October. Photo: Nathan Stirk
3. Kaoru Mitoma - out
The Japan international is out for the season with a lower back injury from last month Photo: David Rogers
4. Jack Hinshelwood - out
Another who looks set to miss the rest of the season with a foot injury. A blow for the impressive teenager. Photo: Mike Hewitt