My Brighton XI to start vs Man United - with Carlos Baleba headache and Danny Welbeck call
Brighton vs Manchester United in the Premier League from the Amex Stadium - Sunday, 4pm
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler will hope to get his team selection spot on for the final match of the season against third placed Manchester United.
Albion, who are seventh, can secure a place in the Europa League at least if they beat United, but could still end up in either of the other two competitions depending on other results – or also fail to qualify for Europe at all.
Hurzeler just wants his player to focus on their own performance levels, rather than worry about results elsewhere.
“You can focus on your effort, on your attitude, on your mindset, on your preparation. These are all things you can control, and then we will get the outcome we deserve based on our performance,” the Brighton boss said.
My Brighton XI vs Man United
Bart Verbruggen - GK: The Dutch international goalkeeper has - for the most part - impressed between the sticks this season. He will need to be at his best to keep out the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. Linked with a move away this summer and will this be his last match for the Seagulls?
Mats Wieffer- RB: The midfielder/right back will hope to return from an ankle injury and take his place at right back. Brighton have missed him lately.
Jan Paul van Hecke - CB: The Dutch international has made a few howlers of late - Newcastle and Leeds - and will want to finish the season on a high. Another who is linked with a move away this summer.
Lewis Dunk - CB: The skipper is determined to steer Brighton into Europe once more and hyped this one up as a “massive game” for the Albion.
Ferdi Kadioglu - LB: The Turkey international fully deserved his player of the year award. He will likely revert to left back once again, if Wieffer returns from his injury.
Carlos Baleba - CM: Man United tried to sign him last summer and will they return for him once again in this transfer window? A strong display from him today could help the Cameroon international get the move he clearly wanted last year. He’s mostly been poor for Brighton this season and been a headache for Hurzeler.
Pascal Gross - CM: What a major impact he has had since return to Brighton from Dortmund last January. Received a World Cup call-up for the Germany squad earlier this week. Great player and has a track record of scoring against United.
Yankuba Minteh - RW: Another player who has had a few wobbles this season but seems to be finishing strongly. Always a threat with his pace and power on the right flank.
Jack Hinshelwood - No 10: The England under-21 international is thriving in the attacking midfield role and is keeping Georginio out of the team. He has three goals in his last four matches.
Diego Gomez - LW: The fit-again Paraguay international is a favourite of Hurzeler and could well return on the left flank having recovered from a knee issue. Maxim De Cuyper is also an option.
Danny Welbeck - CF: The former Man United man has been excellent for Albion this term. The players’ player of the year has 13 goals so far this season and will hope to add to that against his old club. Missed out on an England call.