Brighton sweep Chelsea aside to boost Europe bid
Brighton line up Lens keeper Robin Risser as a potential replacement if Bart Verbruggen leaves, with James Trafford and Noah Atubolu also on the shortlist after Risser’s standout Ligue 1 and cup displays.
Brighton scout watched Rosario Central’s Vicente Pizarro score a stoppage-time winner vs Sarmiento. The 23-year-old Chilean midfielder’s passing and chance creation fit Albion’s South America pathway.
Hurzeler praises Brighton’s structure, leadership and intensity after the 3-0 over Chelsea, stressing ‘our approach will always stay the same’ and focusing on performances over the top-six position.
Kadioglu lauds Hurzeler’s principles and targets Europe after scoring early, while Welbeck credits rotation patterns and duels won following his late third in Brighton’s 3-0 win over Chelsea.
Palmeiras and others explore funding to sign Igor Julio, but Brighton demand a permanent deal, not a loan, with the price touted at £6m-£10m. A July move is being engineered, contingent on sales.
Kadioglu, Hinshelwood and Welbeck strike as Brighton dominate Chelsea 3-0 at the Amex. Verbruggen assists late, fans chant ‘ole’. Seagulls climb to sixth and revive European push with four wins in five.
