Kostoulas Reportedly Suffers Leg Injury on Greece Duty
Charalampos Kostoulas has reportedly picked up a leg injury on international duty with Greece.
Greek outlets Gazzetta and Sport24 broke the story, then relayed by The Argus.
The reports indicate the injury happened during Greece’s Nations League clash against Serbia, when the player was taken off after 63 minutes, but there is no confirmed update at the time of writing.
No statement has come from Albion yet, with the teenager’s exact condition is still unclear.
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Greece defeated Serbia 2-1 thanks to a late strike from substitute Anastasios Douvikas.
Their next game is away to Germany in Augsburg on Sunday, so we should receive an update on the Brighton man ahead of that fixture.
How Kostoulas’ Potential Absence Impacts Hurzeler’s Attack
If the reports are accurate and it turns into a short-term layoff, Hurzeler faces a decision.
He would need to rethink his forward options for the coming Premier League fixtures, given the recent form of Kostoulas.
The Greek striker has been developing and contributing to a fine team effort so far this term and losing him, even briefly, would affect the rotation up front.
The squad has also been asked to sustain high physical intensity in recent weeks.
That shows how thin the margins are when one option drops out. Hurzeler’s tactical options up front may need reshaping if Kostoulas is ruled out, temporarily.
