Brighton Team News: Five ruled out and three doubts for Man United FA Cup semi-final

Roberto De Zerbi’s team is planning for one of their most important matches of the season against a Man United team who have impressed this season under Erik Ten Hag. Albion is seventh in the Premier League table and is still on track for European qualification. They have played some excellent football this term which has drawn praise from all quarters, including Man City boss Per Guardiola, who said this week that De Zerbi’s team is the best in Europe at playing out from the back. United though are third in the top flight and have an impressive blend of top quality in midfield, with the likes of Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Bruno Fernandes supplying the dangermen of Antony, Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial, and Marcus Rashford in the attack. It has all the ingredients to be a high-quality encounter but Albion does have injury concerns ahead of their trip to Wembley.

Here, Sussex takes a look at who has been ruled out and who is a doubt for Wembley…

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Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi has injury concerns ahead of their FA Cup semi-final with Man United

2. Adam Lallana – thigh

The former Liverpool man was spotted in training this week but the Wembley encounter is expected to arrive too soon.

3. Evan Ferguson – ankle

No sign of the striker in training this week. Injured his ankle against Chelsea last Saturday and a huge blow for the player and the team

4. Joel Veltman – Hamstring

Tweaked his hamstring at Stamford Bridge and is expected to be out for two weeks. A real problem as Tariq Lamptey continues to struggle with fitness

5. Adam Webster

Struggled to find his full fitness this campaign. His minutes continue to be carefully managed and Levi Colwill could return to the starting XI in Webster’s place

6. Jason Steele – knock

Spotted in training this week. Missed the Chelsea match as a precaution due to a minor injury. De Zerbi previously stated Rob Sanchez will be between the sticks for the FA Cup semi

7. Jakub Moder – knee

Another who was spotted back in training this week. Has been out for almost a year with a serious ACL injury and to return at Webley seems unlikely – despite the number of injuries Brighton have

8. Tariq Lamptey – knee

No sign of him in training this week. His knee injury was described as ‘complicated’ by De Zerbi. His pace would have been an asset against a rapid United attack

9. Jeremy Sarmiento – foot

Albion’s impact player from the bench remains sidelined with a foot injury.