Brighton seek a minor miracle at the Amex Stadium this Thursday against Roma after last week’s first leg 4-0 loss in the Eternal City.
The Seagulls partially recovered from their mauling with a spirted 1-0 Premier League win against Nottingham Forest on Sunday and now preparation starts for the Europa League.
Brighton midfielder Jakub Moder, who made his first start in almost two-years against Forest, still believes. “It’s obviously going to be a very difficult night for us,” said Moder speaking to the Albion website. “But we have to believe that we can score four goals. So we keep that belief and we go on Thursday and try to win 4-0. We can score many goals against big teams like Man United, Tottenham, Liverpool. So we can do it against Roma.”
Here’s the latest injury news and expected return dates ahead of Thursday night’s Europa League round of 16 second leg clash...
5. Kaoru Mitoma
The Japan winger has struggled with ankle and lower back issues this term and the latter has ruled him out for the rest of the season Photo: Matt McNulty
6. Tariq Lamptey
Started in Rome and was only fit enough for the bench against Forest on Sunday as De Zerbi continues to manage his minutes carefully after hamstring and muscular issues. Impressed from the bench against Forest and likely to start against Roma this Thursday Photo: Alex Davidson
7. Joao Pedro
The 19-goal Brazilian striker has been a huge miss for Albion. Pedro continues to struggle with a thigh injury and is highly unlikely to be fit to face Roma. De Zerbi expects him to return after the international break against Liverpool on March 31 Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Jack Hinshelwood
The versatile teenager made quite the impact this season and his presence on the right and in midfield has been missed. A foot injury is likely to rule him out for the rest of the season. Photo: Bryn Lennon