Brighton and Hove Albion’s huge summer investment provides head coach Fabian Hurzeler with numerous options once all the players are fit.
Albion have quite a few injuries at the moment with Adam Webster (thigh), Jan Paul van Hecke (groin), Matt O’Riley (ankle) Solly March (knee), James Milner (hamstring), Simon Adingra (muscular) and Joao Pedro (ankle) all unavailable.
Some are closer to a comeback than others and the likes of Adingra, March and Milner could be available after the international break as Brighton resume at Newcastle on October 19.
“I have different options,” said Hurzeler last month. “Of course we have (Kaoru) Mitoma, we have Georginio Rutter, who can play, we have Simon (Adingra), we have (Yakuba) Minteh. We have great opportunities to start with several options.”
Here’s Brighton’s best XI and bench once all the players are fit...
9. Yankuba Minteh - RW
The flying Gambian has the potential to be one of the best wingers in the PL but will battle for his starting spot with Adingra, Gruda and Solly March Photo: Mike Hewitt
10. Joao Pedro - No 10
The Brazilian started the season extremely well but is currently out with ankle trouble. Will look to start ahead of Rutter, Gruda and Enciso in the No 10 role Photo: Steve Bardens
11. Kaoru Mitoma - LW
The Japan international is a major attacking threat for Brighton and back to his best after injury. Has competition from Adingra, Gruda and Enciso Photo: Mike Hewitt
12. Danny Welbeck - CF
The former Arsenal and Manchester United man is undroppable at the moment and playing some of the best football of his career. Keeping Evan Ferguson on the bench Photo: Bryn Lennon