Brighton vs Wolves: Lewis Dunk decision made and Carlos Baleba call - predicted XI
Brighton vs Wolves from the Amex Stadium in the Premier League - Saturday 3pm
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has some key selection decisions to make ahead of their Premier League clash against relegated Wolves.
The Seagulls are eighth in the league standings and are pushing for European qualification. It’s an intriguing end to the campaign as sixth place could seal them them a lucrative Champions League place.
Fabian Hurzeler’s team have three fixtures to go. After Wolves, they travel to Leeds United before ending their campaign against Manchester United at the Amex Stadium.
Albion do though have a few injury concerns with Mats Wieffer and Diego Gomez expected to miss out - but James Milner and Solly March are available for selection.
Brighton’s predicted XI
Bart Verbruggen - GK: The Dutch keeper has been in good form this season and continues to be linked with a move to Bayern Munich. Verbruggen has been key to Albion’s push for Europe.
Joel Veltman - RB: The experienced defender will likely fill in for the injured Wieffer at right back.
Jan Paul van Hecke - CB: The Dutch international was at fault for the third goal at Newcastle last week but, aside from the that, another fine season for the centre back.
Lewis Dunk - CB: Olivier Boscagli has been keeping him out of the team of late but I expect the skipper to return for this one. Boscagli has done pretty though, so it’s a tough call for Hurzeler.
Ferdi Kadioglu - LB: The Turkey international is currently playing some the best football of his career. He’s the made the left back spot his own and is keeping Maxim De Cuyper from the XI.
Carlos Baleba - CM: The Cameroon international has looked much better in the past two games against Chelsea and Newcastle. He’s had his issues this campaign with form and fitness and needs to finish the season well.
Pascal Gross - CM: Played a major role since his January return from Dortmund. If he’s fit, he plays, which could mean a place on the bench for Yasin Ayari.
Yankuba Minteh - RW: The Gambian flyer looked a little off the pace at Newcastle. If he keeps his spot, he’ll be keen to make up for that glaring second half miss at St James’ last week.
Jack Hinshelwood - No 10: Looks really good in the 10 role and is starting to add goals to his game as well. The academy graduate is keeping Georginio out of the XI.
Kaoru Mitoma - LW: Fans will be keen to see another standout display from Mitoma, who is fresh from his goal of the month award for his volley at Spurs. Same again please?!
Danny Welbeck - CF: What a season he has had. The veteran striker continues to look sharp and this a great chance to add to his 12-goal tally.