Brighton face Chelsea as Pedro fitness in doubt
Opinion piece argues many, including Brighton fans, would relish Tottenham’s relegation due to Spurs’ role in founding the Premier League and enduring big-club privilege.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler discusses Chelsea’s heavy spending before the Amex clash and says Joao Pedro’s involvement is in doubt, with kick-off 20:00 on Tuesday.
Mats Wieffer admits he ‘took a bit of a dive’ after a shove from friend Quilindschy Hartman in Brighton’s 11 April game at Burnley, where the converted right-back scored twice in a lively reunion duel.
Brighton are unbeaten in four and can leapfrog Chelsea with a win. Dunk returns, Mitoma fit. Pedro a doubt. Last meeting 3-1 to Brighton. Kick-off 20:00 at the Amex.
Diego Gómez suffers meniscus injury with knee oedema after Tottenham match. Recovery estimated at 4-6 weeks, with further Brighton tests due in 5-7 days as Fabian Hürzeler reassesses midfield options.
Sky Germany say Brighton, AC Milan and Inter enquire about Werder Bremen keeper Mio Backhaus, 22, contracted until 2028 after 28 games as first-choice. SC Freiburg also previously linked.
Brighton drew 2-2 at Spurs with Rutter equalising in the 95th minute after Simons’ strike. Hurzeler hails Brighton’s resilience, while De Zerbi vows Spurs can win five in a row.
Birmingham are urged to target Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry after his Bolton loan form, with Blues’ prior Brighton links cited amid contract talks.
Profile of De Zerbi’s Brighton tenure: high-risk build-up, friction over recruitment, early training doubts turned to success, but defensive exposure and volatility highlighted for Spurs move.
