Speaking ahead of his sides clash with Ajax, Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has said he’s still wary of the threat they can cause.
Brighton host Ajax in the Europa League at the Amex Stadium. The game comes as a reminder to Brighton fans have how they’ve come in such little time. It wasn’t long since they were in the Championship but now they’re up against one of Europe’s most historic sides.
The players don’t have much time for reminiscing as they sit bottom of the group with one point. Luckily for them, the group is wide open with Ajax and Marseille on two points, and AEK Athens on four.
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De Zerbi ‘They are still Ajax’
Brighton face Ajax at a good time. The Dutch club are in the relegation zone and lost manager Maurice Steijn this week. Steijn left by mutual consent after a poor run of form.
However, speaking before the game, De Zerbi said:
“Ajax are in not a very good moment but they are still Ajax,
“The history of the club is incredible and unbelievable, and we expect a lot from them.
“But we are Brighton and when we play in a good way, what we’re able to do, I think we have a chance to win the game.”
Brighton team news
Brighton do have some injury concerns going into this crucial match day three in the Europa League.
Solly March and Danny Welbeck join Julio Enciso, Jakub Moder, Pervis Estupinan and Tariq Lamptey on the sidelines.
Speaking about his two new injured players, De Zerbi said:
“Unfortunately, it’s a very tough injury [for March]. We lose him for a long time and Danny Welbeck the same,
“It’s not my job to inform you about the injury, I know we’ve lost an important player for a long time but I don’t want to cry because sometimes managers do when they lose players.”
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