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Fabian Hurzeler confirms triple Brighton boost ahead of Man City clash

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Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler confirmed that Ferdi Kadioglu, Chema Andres, and Babis Kostoulas are back in contention for their Premier League match against Manchester City, having been doubts due to injuries. Hurzeler stated that the team is 'quite convinced they will be options for Saturday'. The development is seen as a boost for Brighton ahead of the challenging match.

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Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler confirmed that Ferdi Kadioglu, Chema Andres, and Babis Kostoulas are back in contention for their Premier League match against Manchester City, having been doubts due to injuries. Hurzeler stated that the team is 'quite convinced they will be options for Saturday'. The development is seen as a boost for Brighton ahead of the challenging match.

In addition to the return of the three players, Yankuba Minteh and Mats Wieffer also returned from injury on Wednesday and completed the game without issues, providing Brighton with more options and flexibility. Hurzeler noted that the team took away positive individual performances from the Carabao Cup match. The availability of more players is expected to help Brighton's intensity against Manchester City.

Hurzeler emphasized the need for Brighton to be 'mentally and physically refreshed' and to maintain intensity against Manchester City, acknowledging that the opponents have the best individual players in the league. He stressed the importance of being 'tough, tight, precise' to compete effectively. The challenge for Brighton is to execute their plan well enough to avoid defeat.

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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.

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