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Brighton’s injury list before of Ajax, including anticipated comeback date.
Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi is concerned about his team’s injury situation before of their Europa League Group B match against Ajax in Amsterdam.
The Seagulls have been without key players all season, but they remain in a solid position to advance from the group rounds of the continental competition.
De Zerbi’s men have four points from their first three group matches, having lost 3-2 at home to AEK Athens, drawing 2-2 in Marseille, and then winning 2-0 at the Amex Stadium last month.
Another victory over the Dutch giants on Thursday in Amsterdam would put them in a strong position to advance from the group.
However, injuries continue to be a concern for Brighton, and here is the full list of the Albion walking wounded ahead of the trip to Amsterdam…
Tariq Lamptey
With a muscle problem, he had to withdraw from the Everton encounter late. He performed admirably in Marseille but has not been seen since. I’m hoping to be ready for Ajax.
This season, the defense has struggled to adjust. Started against Fulham, then missed Everton, but could be considered for Ajax. Sheffield United should be just fine.
Danny Welbeck
Welbeck joined the Albion a month before the start of the 2020-21 season. A knee injury in January was followed by a small hamstring ailment in the season’s penultimate encounter, when winners Manchester City were memorably defeated 3-2 at the Amex. Welbeck’s comeback at the start of the 2021-22 season was brief.
A huge blow as the midfielder injured his knee at Man City. Likely to miss the rest of the season .
The experienced front-runner injured his hamstring at Man City and is unlikely to feature again this year.
Julio Enciso
The Paraguay playmaker has not been seen since earlier this season at Wolves when he sustained a knee issue. Expecterd to return in December .
The Poland international has not played for a year. Is training with the first team group and Nottingham Forest could be a realistic target for the midfielder.
Played his first minutes at Everton since the Carabao Cup loss at Chelsea. The ex-Liverpool man was withdrawn at halftime but should be available to face Ajax.
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