Crystal Palace’s preparations for Sunday’s derby will be shaped by the latest update from Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, who confirmed that Pascal Struijk will be assessed on Saturday before a decision is made on his availability for the match at the Amex Stadium.
Hurzeler said the other injured players will not return in time to feature against Palace. However, he expects Mats Wieffer and Yankuba Minteh to make relatively quick recoveries, while he urged patience regarding Karou Mitoma.
The Brighton manager also discussed the significance of the rivalry, admitting he has not yet enjoyed a win in the fixture. He is hoping that changes on Sunday, saying he understands how important the match is to Brighton’s supporters and the club and that his team will give everything in pursuit of victory.
Hurzeler stressed that Brighton’s approach would not be based solely on the result. He wants his players to produce the type of performance that strengthens the team, while praising their desire to attack the penalty area, create opportunities for one another and contribute to the scoring.
Brighton versus Crystal Palace begins at 14:00 BST on Sunday at the Amex Stadium. Live commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.
