Brighton assess Wieffer as Mitoma ruled out
Predicted Brighton XI v Man United: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Cuyper; Hinshelwood, Baleba, Gross; Minteh, Welbeck, Kadioglu. Mitoma, Webster, Tzimas out. Wieffer to be assessed.
Brighton chase Europe against rotated United. Hürzeler’s high press and wide overloads could expose space for counters led by Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. Prediction given: Brighton 2-1 United.
Brighton and Crystal Palace have been offered a prolific striker ahead of the summer window, with the selling club approving an exit.
Man United may start Mason Mount with Kobbie Mainoo at Brighton. Benjamin Sesko a doubt, Matthijs de Ligt out. Harry Maguire set to start. Bruno Fernandes chases a record assist. Brighton host at the Amex.
Igor Julio is expected to leave Brighton this summer after a tough season and a cryptic Instagram post. Cruzeiro talks continue after a rejected bid, with European interest also alive.
Mats Wieffer set to return from an ankle issue. Kaoru Mitoma out for the season. Stefanos Tzimas and Adam Webster remain long-term knee absentees. Fabian Hurzeler reports no new concerns v Man United.
Ahead of Brighton v Man United, report lists Manuel Ugarte, Altay Bayindir, Joshua Zirkzee, Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt as potential United exits after the season finale at the Amex.
