Brighton lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash

Brighton & Hove Albion will be without at least three players for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford at the Amex Stadium.

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed that Adam Webster, Solly March (both knee) and James Milner (muscle) all remain sidelined with injuries, while Kaoru Mitoma - who has missed the last six games in all competitions with a foot problem - is doubtful and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.

However, Brajan Gruda (knee), Yasin Ayari and Jack Hinshelwood (both ankle) have all been passed fit to play against Brentford, with the latter two expected to battle for a start in midfield alongside Carlos Baleba.

Joel Veltman recovered from a calf injury to feature as a late substitute in the goalless draw with Crystal Palace before the international break and the Dutchman should be ready to start at right-back, but he faces competition from Mats Wieffer.

Maxim De Cuyper and Ferdi Kadioglu will continue to battle for a start at left-back, while captain Lewis Dunk and Jan Paul van Hecke are expected to continue their centre-back partnership in front of goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.

While Diego Gomez could operate on the left flank if Mitoma is not deemed fit to feature, Yankuba Minteh is poised to start on the right wing. Georginio Rutter is set to keep his spot in an advanced central role behind striker Danny Welbeck, with fellow forwards Stefanos Tzimas and Charalampos Kostoulas providing cover as substitutes.

Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Gomez; Welbeck

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