Fabian Hurzeler Provides Updates on Welbeck, Leicester Match, and Suspension

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler addressed reporters ahead of Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Leicester, scheduled for 16:00 GMT. The following are the main points from his press conference: Regarding player availability, Danny Welbeck is set to undergo a late fitness assessment for an ankle injury prior to Sunday’s match. Joel Veltman “could be an option” for the right-back position, given the ongoing unavailability of Ferdi Kadioglu and Jack Hinshelwood. Joao Pedro has recovered from a knock sustained at Craven Cottage and is fit. Commenting on Facundo Buonanotte, currently on loan at Leicester, Hurzeler stated: “He’s developing a lot which is what you want when you send a player on loan. He’s very humble, he’s played so many good games for Leicester so far. We are in touch. He’s proved he’s got big potential. I am sure he will have a future here.” Regarding the opposing team, Leicester, he remarked: “For sure it will be a tough game. They have quality, they play good football. They were very effective against West Ham. It will be interesting to see where they are. They have had a good start [under Ruud van Nistelrooy] so it is up to us to break that up and get back the points we lost yesterday.” Hurzeler also mentioned his efforts to aid player recovery following Thursday’s loss, stating: “You can say it’s a good thing because you can immediately get back the points you lose and improve. We didn’t do so well in the last game. We tried to regenerate the players today and bring them a bit away from football and get them in a better shape mentally. Then we have one good day tomorrow for preparation and then I’m sure we will be ready to face Leicester.” Addressing his return from a touchline suspension, he commented: “It is a mistake on my side. I have to learn from it so the team doesn’t suffer. I have to improve myself and be available on the sideline every game.”