Aside from Enock Mwepu’s sudden retirement, De Zerbi revealed he has no fresh injury concerns ahead of his side’s trip to face the Bees.
De Zerbi, who has overseen a 3-3 draw and 1-0 home defeat against Tottenham since replacing Graham Potter, added: “If you are fighting in the Premier League, you have to know that all games can be very difficult and you have to be ready to fight every opponent.
“We can suffer against Brentford because they are a good team. But we can play our football and they can suffer as well with our skill, ability and style of play.
“The last result (against Tottenham) was not fair and now we have the possibility to win the next game.”
Japan international Kaoru Mitoma is pushing hard for a starting role having impressed from the bench and flying wing back Tariq aAmptey is also keen to force his way in.
Here’s how Brighton could line-up in a 3-4-2-1 formation at Brentford...
. BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Tariq Lamptey of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United at American Express Community Stadium on August 13, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Brighton wing back Tariq Lamptey is trying to force his way back into the starting XI for the Premier League clash at Brentford tonight Photo: Mike Hewitt
. GK - Rob Sanchez
Gaining in experience all the time. Played well against Tottenham and De Zerbi will be keen to see his distribution and playing out from the back improve further Photo: GLYN KIRK
1. GK - Rob Sanchez
Gaining in experience all the time. Played well against Tottenham and De Zerbi will be keen to see his distribution and playing out from the back improve further Photo: GLYN KIRK
2. D - Joel Veltman
Remains a solid and consistent performer on the right side of Albion's back three. Photo: Clive Rose
3. D - Lewis Dunk
De Zerbi has already singled out influential skipper Dunk for special praise since his arrival. Remains the rock in this Albion team Photo: Mike Hewitt
4. D - Adam Webster
Webster Improves with every game. Keen to put his injuries issues behind and perhaps get in the England conversation once more Photo: Bryn Lennon