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...
9. James Milner - doubt
The veteran could be available for the squad after recovering from a hamstring problem. Has not played since the 1-1 draw at Arsenal. Photo: Carl Recine
10. Richarlison
Tottenham's Brazilian striker remains absent due to a calf Injury Photo: DARREN STAPLES
11. Wilson Odobert - out
The French midfielder remains side lined with a thigh injury Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
12. Son - doubt
The Spurs skipper has thigh problem. "Sonny is unlikely," said Postecoglou. "He's pushing hard, but the turn around might be too quick for him to be available at this stage." Photo: Mike Hewitt