Brighton injury and team news ahead of AEK Athens – including Solly March, Evan Ferguson and Pervis Estupinan latest: Gallery
Derren Howard
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Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, will prepare his team for an historic Europa League clash with AEK Athens (Photo: Alex Broadway)
The Seagulls made six changes for the 3-1 win at Manchester United as Roberto De Zerbi juggled his squad ahead of a testing period.
Brighton were excellent at Old Trafford but now attentions will quickly turn to recovery and their first ever Europa League clash against AEK Athens at the American Express Stadium.
It will be quite the occasion for the fans but De Zerbi must now take a close look at the walking wounded and check who has recovered from fatigue following the international break and the win at United.
Has not played for more than a year with a serious ACL injury. The Poland international has been named in Albion's Premier League squad for the first part of the season but unlikely to feature against Athens. "We are waiting. We need another midfielder," said De Zerbi last week. (Photo: Warren Little)
Here's the latest fitness report including updates on Solly March, Evan Ferguson and Pervis Estupinan...
The 18-year-old striker is managing a knee issue and was only fit enough for the bench at Old Trafford. Came on in the second half and will hope to start against Athens on Thursday (Photo: Michael Regan)
A surprise absentee at Manchester United with a 'minor muscle issue'. De Zerbi was not prepared to take chances and the the winger will hope to be fit to face AEK (Photo: Alex Broadway)
Missed out at Manchester United with fatigue following a hectic international break that saw him play 180 minutes followed by a 12 flight back from South America. Should be fit to face Athens - although Tariq Lamptey performed well in the left back spot (Photo: Franklin Jacome)
Remains sidelined with a knee injury and will miss the Europa League clash this Thursday. Joao Pedro dedicated his goal at Old Trafford to Enciso. Pedro said: "“He said to me, ‘Joao, next time you score, can you dedicate your celebration to me?’ So I scored and I remembered him asking, so I made sure I did it. After the game Julio texted me. ‘Thank you bro! You are top, when I am back from injury we can enjoy these moments together,’ and I know we will soon.” (Photo: Clive Mason)
Argentina's young playmaker also missed the Man U win after a long trip back from South America during the international break. Unlikely to start in the Europa League but should be fit enough for the bench against Athens (Photo: LUIS ROBAYO)
Joined late in the window from Lille for £25m and the 19-year-old midfielder is still bedding in at Brighton. He was an unused sub at Old Trafford and could also feature in the matchday squad against Athens (Photo: SAMEER AL-DOUMY)
The Barcelona loanee is building up his fitness and looked sharp from the bench at Old Trafford and could have scored when put clean through by Billy Gilmour. Looks a great player and would not be surprised to see him start against Athens (Photo: OLI SCARFF)
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