November 7th 2024.
Joao Pedro, one of Brighton's star players, has been out of action since September due to injury. However, manager Fabian Hurzeler is hopeful that the forward, along with midfielder Matt O'Riley, will be available for their upcoming match against Manchester City on Saturday. Pedro had a strong start to the season, scoring two goals in his first four Premier League games, but was sidelined after sustaining an injury while playing for Brazil and then picking up an ankle problem upon his return. O'Riley, on the other hand, has been out since his debut for Brighton in August, also due to an ankle issue.
Despite the potential return of Pedro and O'Riley, Hurzeler is still waiting for updates on other injured players such as Lewis Dunk, Yankuba Mineth, and Yasin Ayari. While they may feature in this weekend's match, the manager confirms that Solly March will remain out. Hurzeler expressed his optimism about the availability of Pedro and O'Riley, saying, "Some of them for sure will return...especially Joao Pedro and Matt O'Riley, they have a big chance." However, he also added that the status of Minteh and Dunk will be determined in the next few days, while March is still not ready to play.
As Brighton prepares to face Manchester City, who have lost their last three matches in all competitions, Hurzeler sees this as an opportunity for his team to get a positive result. He acknowledges that City is a strong team, with the best players and manager in the world, but believes that every team has a chance to win in the competitive Premier League. "Against every team there are opportunities," he said, "we always see a chance." He also mentions that Brighton wants to continue their process and challenge the established teams in the league. Hurzeler is aware that City will not be an easy opponent, but he sees this as the next opportunity for his team to prove themselves.
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