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Brighton Morning Round-Up, Thursday 29th October 2026: Hurzeler Reflects on Carabao Cup Heartbreak at Manchester City

Morning Albion fans - plenty to digest after the midweek trip to the Etihad. Brighton's Carabao Cup run ended in a shoot-out defeat to Manchester City, and boss Fabian Hurzeler didn't hide his frustration afterwards, suggesting City were 'lucky' on the night (SussexWorld). The club's official site also carried the manager's reaction to the penalty shoot-out heartbreak, with Hurzeler giving his thoughts on how the game unfolded (BrightonAndHoveAlbion.com).

On the injury front, Brighton have been handed a timely team news update ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester City, with Kadioglu, Chema and Struijk all featuring on the latest list along with expected return dates (SussexWorld).

Looking ahead, all eyes now turn to that Premier League meeting with Manchester City, with Hurzeler and his squad looking to bounce back quickly from the cup disappointment (SussexWorld) (SussexWorld).

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⚽ Reaction: Fabian Hurzeler on shoot-out defeat at the Etihad⚽ Fabian Hurzeler: Brighton boss says Manchester City were 'lucky' in Carabao Cup⚽ 'Kadioglu, Chema, Struijk' - Brighton injury list in full and return dates for Manchester City clash⚽ 'That's just wrong' - Brighton player ratings at Manchester City as Seagulls pay the penalty⚽ 'Look who's back' - Brighton star on the bench at Manchester City after 13-match absence⚽ Reaction: Fabian Hurzeler on shoot-out defeat at the Etihad⚽ Fabian Hurzeler: Brighton boss says Manchester City were 'lucky' in Carabao Cup⚽ 'Kadioglu, Chema, Struijk' - Brighton injury list in full and return dates for Manchester City clash⚽ 'That's just wrong' - Brighton player ratings at Manchester City as Seagulls pay the penalty⚽ 'Look who's back' - Brighton star on the bench at Manchester City after 13-match absence