Coventry vs Brighton injury news: Seven out and two doubts for Seagulls
Coventry City vs Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League this Sunday, 2pm
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler is hopeful Georginio Rutter and summer signing Femi Azeez will be available for Sunday’s trip to Coventry.
Forward Rutter missed Albion’s last three games in all competitions due to a foot issue.
“He definitely should be close, he had a small setback but he was on the (training) pitch now, so hopefully he’s available for the weekend if nothing goes wrong,” Hurzeler said of Rutter at a press conference on Thursday.
Winger Azeez, who joined the Seagulls from Millwall on deadline day, is awaiting his debut after sitting out last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Leeds because of a minor hamstring problem.
“Also regarding him, I hope he will be an option,” said Hurzeler. “He will definitely train today with the squad and hopefully everything is fine and then he hopefully is an option for the weekend.”
Defender Mats Wieffer, midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, wingers Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma and Zadok Yohanna and forwards Stefanos Tzimas and Evan Ferguson remain sidelined.
Mitoma was pictured training in the gym this week as he continues his rehabilitation from the hamstring injury he suffered in May but is unlikely to return until at least next month.
“I expect him (to be available) more after the international break,” said Hurzeler.