Brighton Round-Up, Tuesday 27th October: Hurzeler Shuffles the Pack for Man City Carabao Cup Clash

All eyes are on the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night as Brighton head to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup fourth round, with Sports Mole running through how fans can watch the game on TV and via live stream (Sports Mole).

Fabian Hurzeler looks set to make wholesale changes for the trip, with SussexWorld reporting nine alterations to the side and suggesting at least one player "has to play" in the predicted XI (SussexWorld). The head coach has also been reflecting on his happy history of facing City twice in quick succession, with the club's official site noting he has fond memories of back-to-back meetings with the same opponents (BrightonAndHoveAlbion.com).

However, it's not all good news, as two further injuries were confirmed within the camp ahead of the Manchester City trip, with one being described as "very painful" (SussexWorld). Elsewhere, SussexWorld explained the surprising but "brilliant" reason behind a Brighton player's absence from the recent Liverpool match (SussexWorld).

On the home side's front, Manchester City will be without a host of first-team players. Erling Haaland is among five players ruled out, with manager Enzo Maresca giving an update on why the striker and his teammates will miss the cup tie (Sports Mole). SussexWorld add some extra colour to that story, reporting that five City players are away on holiday rather than preparing for the Carabao Cup clash (SussexWorld), which should offer Brighton a little encouragement as they travel north to take on the Premier League champions in their own backyard.

With Hurzeler expected to rotate heavily and City also missing key names, Wednesday's fourth-round tie at the Etihad has the makings of an unpredictable cup night for both sides.

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