Roberto De Zerbi’s team will head into the game full confidence following their superb 2-0 Europa League victory against Ajax last Thursday.
It’s was Brighton’s first ever win in European competition and puts them well and truly in the mix of qualifying for the knockout stages of the continental competition.
But De Zerbi has stressed the importance of moving on from the victory and insists the full focus will on Fulham, who beat Brighton 1-0 at the Amex in the Premier League last term, thanks to a goal from Manor Solomon – a defeat that still irritates the Italian. "Solomon gave me a very bad day. We played very well and lost three points," De Zerbi said. "We have to go again with the same passion. The challenge is think about the next game. Every game we finish we have to change focus."
Brighton do though have injury concerns… and here’s an update and expected return dates on the walking wounded ahead of Fulham.
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Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, has injury issues to manage ahead of Fulham Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
2. Pervis Estupinan - Muscular
The left back was in light training this week away from the main group. Making good progress but Fulham could arrive too soon and Everton looks more likely Photo: Mike Hewitt
3. Tariq Lamptey - muscular
The flying full-back has not featured since Marseille. De Zerbi gave a more positive update today and hopes for a return soon. Fulham and Everton though could be too soon. Photo: Mike Hewitt
4. Jakub Moder - knee
Pictured training with the group this week and could see a return to competitive action in the coming weeks. A huge boost to have the midfielder back after more than a year Photo: BHAFC