Roberto De Zerbi will assess his walking wounded as Brighton will hope to maintain their push for Europe against Manchester United on Thursday.
Albion, who thrashed Wolves 6-0 in the Premier League at the Amex Stadium last Saturday, will be keen to have another crack at Erik ten Hag’s United following their FA Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out loss to the Red Devils at Wembley Stadium two weeks ago.
The Seagulls will however be without a number of their first team regulars as injuries continue to limit De Zerbi’s options. The head coach was however impressed with his fringe players during the emphatic victory against Wolves – with striker Deniz Undav and midfielder Billy Gilmour particularly impressive.
De Zerbi said: “Gilmour, I think, was the best player on the pitch and I must admit possibly in the past I made some mistakes with him and with Undav because I didn’t give them many possibilities to play. But for me it’s difficult. To play without Mac Allister, Mitoma, Solly March, Moises Caicedo, it’s difficult.”
Here’s how the Albion injury list is shaping up ahead of Thursday’s clash against Man United...
5. Jeremy Sarmeinto - out
Th Ecuador attacker injured his foot on international duty last month and has not featured for Brighton in the Premier League since. Not expected to play against Man United. Will face a battle to regain his spot as Julio Enciso has impressed in his absence Photo: GLYN KIRK
6. Jakub Moder - out
The Poland international continues his rehab from a serious ACL injury sustained a year ago. Making progress, pictured back in training but not expected to be available for action this season. Will be like a new season next term Photo: Warren Little
7. Adam Webster - doubt
De Zerbi has been carefully managing his minutes having suffered with a number of injuries this term. Played well against Wolves but tired in the closing stages and could be rotated for Levi Colwill for the United match. Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Alexis Mac Allister - fatigue
The Argentina World Cup winner was rested for the Wolves match due to fatigue after the FA Cup semi-final, swiftly followed by a 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest. Looked lively from the bench against Wolves when the game was won and expect him to start against United on Thursday Photo: Charlie Crowhurst