Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler chats with defender Jan Paul van Hecke as they prepare to face Bournemouthplaceholder image
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler chats with defender Jan Paul van Hecke as they prepare to face Bournemouth

New signing starts, Gruda decision, Minteh call – Brighton XI to face Bournemouth predicted

All the latest team news for Brighton and Hove Albion at Bournemouth

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has a few tough calls to make as players return from international duty to face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Key men such as Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh, Carlos Baleba and Diego Gomez all has long haul international breaks and will be closely assessed as of the Saturday, 3pm kick-off.

"They all returned in good shape,” said Hurzeler. “They didn't play the full games, especially Minteh, and Mitoma only played for 20-30 minutes.

“Of course Diego played a little longer, so he might be a little more tired than the others, but overall they're all in good shape and they're used to it.

“They're used to the long travels, so I don't think that will be a big problem.”

Here’s Albion’s predicted XI to face Bournemouth...

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