Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hürzeler has handed starting roles to teenagers Luka Vušković and Charalampos Kostoulas against Leeds United at The American Express Community Stadium.
The young duo step up as an injury crisis sidelines key attackers Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh. The confirmed team news reveals a bold approach from the manager. Bart Verbruggen starts in goal for the hosts. Captain Lewis Dunk and experienced midfielder Pascal Groß anchor the side to provide vital stability. Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Maxim De Cuyper also feature in a reshuffled starting lineup.
Former Leeds Defender On Bench
Summer arrival Pascal Struijk remains among the substitutes against his former employers. Despite featuring heavily in recent brighton transfer news following his £18m switch, the centre-half awaits a maiden league start. Georginio Rutter misses out entirely for the hosts. The forward struggled with a foot issue during the week and fails to make the matchday squad.
Elvedi Makes Premier League Debut
The visitors arrive seeking their first away victory against the Seagulls in almost 17 years. Manager Daniel Farke hands a full top-flight debut to Nico Elvedi in a makeshift back three. He partners Tarik Muharemović and James Justin ahead of goalkeeper James Trafford. Captain Ethan Ampadu anchors the midfield alongside Ao Tanaka and Anton Stach. Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor lead the attack for the travelling side.
Hürzeler must now ensure his youthful Brighton starting XI can navigate this tough home test and collect maximum points.
