Fabian Hurzeler says Brighton should be on their guard once they face “particular participant” Joao Pedro tomorrow.
The Brazil worldwide left the Amex for Chelsea in a £60million summer season transfer, treading a well-worn path between the 2 golf equipment.
He faces them tomorrow for the primary time having made a powerful begin to life at his new membership, scoring 5 instances in 9 video games in all competitions and taking part in a key position as Chelsea claimed the Membership World Cup in the summertime.
Seagulls boss Hurzeler mentioned: ”Joao was a particular participant for us and it’s not straightforward to switch him one-to-one however we did it as group and we did it fairly effectively.
“There’s all the time a course of, new gamers should step in, new younger gamers with large potential should step in. They should show themselves each weekend that they’re prepared for that however they want time.
“Second factor, in fact, Joao is a particular participant. He proved it already at Chelsea within the first [few] video games. He performed effectively. He scored targets. He’s a recreation changer for them. We have now to defend as a group, as a unit. I’m positive we’re able to doing that.”
Palmer set to overlook Brighton conflict
Pedro will seemingly begin in opposition to his former membership, however Brighton might be boosted by the absence of Cole Palmer.
The England worldwide continues to be fighting a groin harm that noticed him substituted just 20 minutes into last Saturday’s defeat at Manchester United.
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether or not at hand Palmer an prolonged interval of relaxation or ship him for an operation.
Both means, this can be very unlikely he’ll face Hurzeler’s aspect tomorrow.
The 32-year-old mentioned: “To begin with we will’t affect if he’s taking part in or not. It’s vital to concentrate on our recreation and concentrate on how we wish to play.
“If he’s beginning, he’s a recreation changer for them. He is without doubt one of the finest Premier League gamers. He’s bought a particular left foot. He can resolve a recreation in a single motion.
“It’s about defending as a group, as a unit, but it surely’s not about solely defending, it’s additionally about taking part in our model of play. In case you go there attempting solely to defend you gained’t have an opportunity.”
Brighton have gained simply considered one of their first 5 Premier League video games this season.
