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...
9. Tariq Lamptey - doubt
The flying full back played 45 minutes at Fulham as he tries to get up to speed after a muscular issue. Lamptey was brilliant in the group stage at Marseille and his pace will be vital in Roma Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
10. Tammy Abraham - out
The former Chelsea striker has missed Roma's season with a serious knee injury Photo: Maja Hitij
11. Rasmus Kristensen - doubt
The Roma right back is a doubt with a muscular issue Photo: Paolo Bruno