Hurzeler Announces Major Selection Choice for Spurs Match
Fabian Hurzeler is considering Kaoru Mitoma for the starting XI as Brighton travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Seagulls chase a sixth win in seven games. The result is the clear priority for Hurzeler.
Team selection and fitness
James Milner remains sidelined after a training injury. He missed the Burnley game and will not feature in North London. Yasin Ayari replaced Milner at Turf Moor and is expected to keep his place.
Hurzeler confirmed Mitoma is fully fit. The Japan international has been effective for club and country recently. Yankuba Minteh also impressed on the left wing at Burnley.
Tactical options
Hurzeler views starting Mitoma as a major selection choice for the Spurs match. He praised Mitoma’s ability to change games. At the same time, Minteh’s form gives the coach a valuable alternative.
The boss suggested Mitoma could again be used as an impact substitute. That mirrors last season at Tottenham. Mitoma entered at half-time then and helped turn a deficit into a 4-1 win.
Defence and suspensions
Lewis Dunk is suspended for the trip. Olivier Boscagli will start in central defence. That switch shapes the back line for the match.
Squad continuity and recent signings
If Brighton name an unchanged side from the Burnley game, five players will have joined since Roberto De Zerbi left in May 2024. That reflects significant summer and winter transfer activity.
Possible Albion XI
- Verbruggen
- Wieffer
- van Hecke
- Boscagli
- Kadioglu
- Ayari
- Gross
- Gomez
- Hinshelwood
- Minteh
- Welbeck
Brighton travel intent on the win. A victory would also spoil Roberto De Zerbi’s home debut as Spurs boss. Filmogaz.com will monitor Hurzeler’s final decisions ahead of kick-off.
