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...
13. Ferdi Kadioglu - bench
Brighton versatile summer signing faces a battle to force his way in the team ahead of Estupinan and Veltman Photo: Bryn Lennon
14. Mats Wieffer- bench
Baleba and Hinshelwood are currently ahead of the Dutchman for a midfield spot Photo: Mike Hewitt
15. Solly March - bench
Nearing fitness after a 12 month absence... and what a bonus to have him back and pushing for a place in the XI. Photo: Paul Hazlewood
16. Jack Hinshelwood - bench
Does Hinshelwood play when everyone is fit? It's a very close call and the England under-21 will be pushing along with O'Riley and Wieffer for that spot alongside Baleba Photo: Paul Hazlewood