Fabian Hurzeler makes Lewis Dunk admission ahead of Newcastle
Newcastle vs Brighton in the Premier League at St James’ Park - Saturday, 3pm
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has a big decision to make on skipper Lewis Dunk ahead of the clash against Newcastle.
Dunk, 34, recently served a two-match ban for collecting 10 bookings this season and French defender Olivier Boscagli performed well during Dunk's absence.
Dunk was available for selection against Chelsea last week but Boscagli quite rightly retained his place for the 3-0 win.
“That is part of my job,” said Hurzeler when asked if Dunk returns to face Newcastle.
“I need to make to make decisions and I have to do that through thewhole season. I'm quite relaxed because I see this as a positive thing. I have two centre backs available. They perform well and they play well.
“Boscagli made a good performance against Chelsea and Lewis was always there through the season. Now I have to make a decision.
“I always try to make a decision on what is best for the club and what increases our percentages of winning the game.
“I am sure both will keep giving everything and that this club will be successful at the end of the season.”
Four to go
With four games to go, Brighton, who remain without injured trio Diego Gomez, James Milner and Solly March, can still finish anywhere between third and 16th position.
“The Premier League this season is unbelievably tight,” said Hurzeler. “It’s unpredictable and that’s why you can never get into a comfort zone. You always need to push, you can never be satisfied.
“We know that we have enough quality, we have enough resilience, we have enough belief in our team that we can get the results we deserve. But results will come when the performance, the process, the job you’re doing on a daily basis is good.”