Brighton & Hove Albion maintained their 100% winning record in pre-season with a 3-0 win over Roma. However, the only disappointment came when Yankuba Minteh limped off on the hour mark. The Gambian winger received treatment on the pitch before trying to return to play, but he could not continue for more than a minute before going down again.
What happened?
Fabian Hürzeler commented on Minteh's injury post-match, although he was unable to give a definitive verdict at such an early stage. He said: "Of course it's not a great sign if a player has to go off because of pain, but we have to wait for the scan. "I'm a positive person so let's stay positive and wait for the scan."
Why it matters for Brighton & Hove Albion
The Seagulls manager later commented on the nature of the injury. He said: "It seems to be a hit." "Not particularly in the ankle area, a little bit higher." The injury is a concern for the team as they prepare for the new season.
What comes next?
Brighton face one more pre-season test next weekend, when Bologna visit the Amex Stadium. They will then travel to meet their UEFA Conference League qualifying opponents, likely Norwegian side Tromsø who are currently leading CFR Cluj 5-0 after the first leg of the prior qualifying round.
The team is currently 8th in the Premier League, with 53 points from 38 games last season. They have scored 52 goals and conceded 46 so far this season, with a goal difference of +6. They are 32 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race. Zadok Yohanna is currently sidelined for the team.
The win over Roma was a comprehensive performance from the team, with a 100% winning record in pre-season. The team's manager, Fabian Hürzeler, was impressed by the performance of Ibrahim Osman, who replaced Minteh during the second half. Osman signed for Brighton in 2024 and has since spent time on loan in the Netherlands, France and, most recently, at Birmingham City in the Championship. However, Hürzeler was not giving much away about his plans for the Ghanaian throughout the 2026/27 season. "Let's wait [and see] how this continues and we'll make the best decision for him and for the club. "Overall I'm really happy and impressed by him.
