Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has injury and tactical issues to contend with ahead of their Premier League clash with Tottenham at the Amex Stadium this Sunday (4.30pm).
The Brighton boss admitted he would have an “honest” conversation with his players following their 4-2 loss at Chelsea last weekend as Albion’s defensive “high line” came under scrutiny.
“It’s a priority for us to defend better as a team. We are talking a lot about the high line but it’s more like an active line. It’s the responsibility of the offensive players to defend the lines so that the opponents can’t break the lines that easily, so that their players can’t play a ball behind our line.”
Hurzeler will however be without a number of his key players this Sunday, while his counterpart Ange Postecoglou has to assess the fitness of his inspirational skipper Son Heung-min.
Here’s the latest Brighton vs Tottenham injury news as 6 out and 5 doubts...
5. Simon Adingra - out
The Ivory Coast international attacker is expected to miss out with a "minor injury". Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
6. Joel Veltman - doubt
The experienced defender will hope to be available again after illness. Photo: Steve Bardens
7. Brajan Gruda - doubt
Hurzeler said his £25m summer signing "could be an option" after training well this week. He's yet to feature for Brighton since his arrival from Mainz. Photo: Paul Hazlewood
8. Solly March - doubt
A major boost from Brighton as the winger closes in on a return after a 12 month absence with a ACL injury. Could be in the squad. Photo: Paul Hazlewood