The trip to Selhurst Park is a date often underlined and circled in the diary of every Brighton and Hove Albion fan and the rivalry is set to continue this Saturday, 3pm. Brighton are sixth in the Premier League and will arrive in confident mood as they look to maintain their push for European qualification. Patrick Vieira’s Palace team are having another solid if unspectacular campaign but Selhurst Park remains a tricky test for any top flight club. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi will welcome back the talents of World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister, who missed last Saturday’s 1-0 win at Bournemouth with suspension and there will also be fitness checks on experienced campaigner Adam Lallana and defender Adam Webster. Young striker Evan Ferguson is also a doubt having suffered a knee injury against Liverpool in the FA Cup and Albion will also hope striker Danny Welbeck available as he was seen with heavy strapping around his shin and calf after the Bournemouth victory. De Zerbi does however have quite a collection of young talent to choose from, some of whom are slowly starting to make their mark in the Premier League and may not be so well known to Palace fans.
Here’s nine youngsters Albion could unleash at Selhurst Park...
5. Billy Gilmour
More well-known but has struggled to establish himself at Brighton. The 21-year-old had a rare start against Bournemouth but will likely drop back to the bench as Mac Allister returns from suspension and Caicedo is slowly back in favour after his transfer request. Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. Levi Colwill
De Zerbi is a huge fan of the Chelsea loan defender impressing at Brighton. the 19-year-old has been out with injury for the last three matches and fans will be hoping for a positive update ahead of Palace Photo: Mike Hewitt
7. Odel Offiah
The athletic and powerful full back was an unused substitute for the win against Bournemouth and continues to push for inclusion in the matchday squads. Played in Carabao and FA Cup matches last season and the 20-year-old will hope to be close to the match action once again at Palace. Photo: OLI SCARFF
8. BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Andrew Moran of Brighton & Hove Albion warms up prior to the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
The young Ireland midfielder made his first Premier League appearance as a substitute in the 4–1 away win over Everton. The 19-year-old is clever on the ball and his link-up play with fellow Irishman Evan Ferguson could be a regular feature of Albion's future. An unused sub last weekend against Bournemouth Photo: Alex Pantling