Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford are preparing for an exciting clash in the Premier League. Both teams have made strategic changes to their lineups ahead of the match.
Confirmed Team Lineups for Brighton vs Brentford
Brighton’s Lineup Changes
Brighton manager Fabia Hurzeler opted for one adjustment following the 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. Olivier Boscagli steps into the starting lineup in central defense, replacing Lewis Dunk. Unfortunately, Kaoru Mitoma remains sidelined due to an ankle injury. Notably, top scorer Danny Welbeck continues to lead Brighton’s attack.
- Brighton Starting XI: Verbruggen, Wieffer, Van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck
- Benched Players: Steele, Dunk, Gruda, Tzimas, Hinshelwood, Kostoulas, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola
Brentford’s Lineup Updates
Brentford’s Keith Andrews made a single swap in his squad after a notable 3-1 victory over Newcastle. Aaron Hickey will start on the bench as Kristoffer Ajer takes his place in defense. It’s worth mentioning that midfielder Fabio Carvalho has sustained a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury in training and will miss the remainder of the season.
- Brentford Starting XI: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Ajer, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago
- Benched Players: Valdimarsson, Hickey, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt
Match Preview
This match is significant for both teams. Brighton aims to clinch a victory at home, while Brentford seeks to continue their winning momentum. Fans can expect a competitive encounter as both sides are determined to score.
