Brighton snatch late draw at Spurs as injury concern emerges
Brighton drew 2-2 at Spurs, with a late Rutter equaliser. An Albion standout earned 9, a defender improved to 7, after Mitoma cancelled Porro and Simons briefly restored Tottenham’s lead.
De Zerbi admitted Spurs are ‘suffering too much’ after Brighton’s stoppage-time Rutter equaliser made it 2-2. Mitoma replied to Porro, Simons put Spurs ahead, then Danso’s error let Van Hecke tee up Rutter.
Brighton could lose Diego Gomez and Kaoru Mitoma to injury for Chelsea. Lewis Dunk returns from suspension. Georginio Rutter and Maxim De Cuyper may start behind Danny Welbeck in Hurzeler’s XI.
Chelsea expect Joao Pedro fit to face former club Brighton, with Estevao Willian out and Trevoh Chalobah back. Palmer, Neto and Delap tipped to start, with Caicedo-Fernandez in midfield at the Amex.
MOTD’s Ashley Williams lauded Porro’s attacking but said he must defend better after Brighton’s 2-2 draw at Spurs.
Opinion urges Ipswich to rival Brighton for Celtic winger Benjamin Nygren if promoted, citing his goals, assists and right-flank fit.
Hürzeler praised Brighton’s belief and impact of subs, accepting a point after missed chances. Rutter said Brighton deserved the draw and spoke of Europe hopes, taking it game by game.
Diego Gomez suffered a serious injury at Spurs, with Brighton awaiting assessment. Hürzeler says the setback clouds his World Cup hopes and affects Albion’s forward options.
Rutter struck in the 95th minute to earn Brighton a 2-2 draw at Tottenham. Mitoma volleyed after Porro’s opener, before Xavi Simons made it 2-1. Van Hecke pounced on Danso’s error to set up the leveller.
