Brighton will work round the clock to try to get Danny Welbeck fit for Saturday’s game against Wolves.
The former England striker scored the winner at Newcastle last week before sustaining a back injury that forced him off with nine minutes to go.
The victory at St James’ Park moved Brighton up to fifth in the Premier League and they will be optimistic of claiming three more points when rock-bottom Wolves visit the Amex.
Boss Fabian Hurzeler says it’s “too early” to give a definitive answer on Welbeck but he remains hopeful.
He said: “Our medical team and physios are working every hour with him to make him fit for the game. Hopefully everything will be good.”
Yankubah Minteh is also touch and go while the Seagulls will be without Solly March, Joao Pedro and Adam Webster.
Ahead of playing Wolves this weekend, Fabian shone the light on our skipper. 💙🤍
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) October 24, 2024
Dependable Dunk
One man who will play is captain Lewis Dunk, who is set to make his 250th Premier League appearance for the club.
Hurzeler added: “He is so experienced and he sees this place as a family. He wants to chill with the kit man and chef and spend time here. He really identifies himself by the values of the club.
“He is my captain and one of my most important players.
“He knows the club and their history and values, so he has all the knowledge which is good when I am new here. I can learn a lot from him.
“Being my captain is about having trust to exchange opinions. It doesn’t come overnight. It is like a relationship with a girl – it doesn’t come on a first or second date but with time it does. It comes by making memories and earning respect.
“But I am very happy that he is my captain.”
