Fabian Hurzeler confirms triple Brighton boost ahead of Man City clash

Fabian Hurzeler confirms triple Brighton boost ahead of Man City clash Brighton Injury Boost for Manchester City Premier League Test Brighton head to Manchester City with better news on the fitness front, and they need it. After losing twice in quick succession, first at Liverpool in the Premier League and then on penalties at the Etihad in the Carabao Cup, Fabian Hurzeler suddenly has more options. The key update is straightforward. Ferdi Kadioglu, Chema Andres and Babis Kostoulas are back in contention for the Premier League meeting with Manchester City. All three had been doubts, with Kadioglu and Chema forced off at Anfield and Kostoulas left out of the cup tie, but the situation has improved. Hurzeler said: “We are quite convinced they will be options for Saturday,” and that matters. Brighton were competitive in midweek, led twice, then lost control and eventually the tie on penalties after Lewis Dunk missed the decisive kick. Encouraging effort, no reward. Photo: IMAGO Fabian Hurzeler Given More Brighton Options There is more. Yankuba Minteh and Mats Wieffer both returned from injury on Wednesday and came through the game without issue. That gives Brighton added legs and a little more flexibility in areas where they have looked stretched. Hurzeler said: “On Wednesday we saw plenty of good individual performances, so we definitely took that away.” He also made clear that selection will depend on recovery and readiness, saying: “If we change something in the starting XI it depends if players are available and how they present themselves after Wednesday.” Manchester City Challenge Demands Precision That is the real issue against Manchester City. Brighton can play well and still get punished. Hurzeler knows it. “We need to go there with a mentally and physically refreshed team because we need intensity against City,” he said. Then came the blunt reality: “They have the best individual players in the league, so you need to be tough, tight, precise, and at the highest physical and mental level.” That sums it up. Brighton have bodies back, which helps. What they need now is execution, because against Manchester City, almost right usually ends in defeat.