Injuries are starting to hurt Brighton & Hove Albion as they prepare to face Ajax in the Europa League on Thursday night at the American Express Stadium.
The Seagulls, who sit eighth in the Premier League, will host an Ajax side that is also in peril.
They fired manager Maurice Steijn yesterday, following a 4-3 setback at Utrecht that left the Dutch giants one point off the bottom of the standings, with only one win in their first seven games.
This season, Ajax has also been plagued by crowd issues, with their derby against Feyenoord forced to be played behind closed doors, and their loss against Utrecht was also temporarily halted late on.
1. Danny Welbeck – muscular issue
Forced off in the first half against Man City last Saturday and will miss the Ajax clash at least. Fulham on Sunday is also a major doubt.
2. Solly March – knee
Looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidleines after twisting his right knee late on at Man City.
3. Tariq Lamptey – muscular
The flying full back has not played since impressing at Marseille. De Zerbi said after City that Lamptey will not feature against Ajax.
4. Pervis Estupinan – muscular
Injured during the first half at Aston Villa and could be second half of November before the Ecuadorian is seen again.
5. Jakub Moder – knee
Has not played for more than a year with a serious ACL injury. Spotted in training this week and believed to be getting closer to a return but Ajax is too soon.
6. Julio Enciso – knee
Injured his knee earlier this season at Wolves and could return in December.
7. Adam Lallana
He was on the bench at Man City and could be fit to feature against Ajax. Has not played since coming on as a late sub at Chelsea.
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