Brighton handed Solly March, Evan Ferguson injury boosts for AEK Athens clash
March was forced to miss the impressive 3-1 victory at Manchester United in the Premier League last weekend due to a 'minor muscle issue'.
The 29-year-old winger has made a bright start to the new season, scoring three goals in four Premier League games and is considered one of the first names on the teamsheet under De Zerbi when fit.
Ferguson, meanwhile, was only fit to make the bench at Old Trafford after picking up a knee injury before the international break, and he eventually came on as a substitute for the final five minutes.
The 18-year-old striker is another who has made an impressive start for Brighton in the new campaign, contributing with four top-flight goals in as many games – including a hat-trick against Newcastle United earlier this month – before the win over Man United.
Ahead of Brighton's first-ever appearance in European competition against Greek outfit AEK Athens, De Zerbi has revealed that both March and Ferguson are available to start on Thursday, as is Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati, who made his debut as a second-half substitute against Man United.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Wednesday, De Zerbi said: «I don't decide yet, but yes they [Ferguson and Fati] can start they are in good condition – they are like Joao Pedro and [Danny Welbeck] I am lucky because I have good solutions.»
Asked specifically for an update on March's fitness, the Italian head coach added: «Solly plays tomorrow.»
De Zerbi will also ponder whether to continue with Tariq Lamptey at left-back or recall Pervis Estupinan,
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