Brighton Afternoon Round-Up, Wednesday 21st October 2026: Six Out, Three Doubts for Jablonec Clash as Hurzeler Praise and Title Talk Continue

Fabian Hurzeler's side face a selection headache ahead of Thursday's Uefa Conference League trip to face FK Jablonec, with SussexWorld reporting that Brighton have six players out and three more doubts for the 5.45pm kick-off at the Stadion Střelnice (SussexWorld).

There's been a boost off the pitch for one Albion man, with the Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel backing Pascal Struijk's red card against Sunderland, even though the FA had already overturned his suspension on appeal, according to BBC Sport (BBC Sport).

Elsewhere, Gary Lineker has made a bold prediction about Fabian Hurzeler's future, suggesting the Brighton boss has the potential to become one of the world's leading coaches, while also touching on reported interest from Manchester United, SussexWorld reports (SussexWorld). That praise comes as talk grows about Brighton's Premier League title credentials, though SussexWorld notes that at least one former top-flight player remains unconvinced by the Seagulls' chances (SussexWorld).

Away from football, SussexWorld has a review of Christopher Hall's Pizazz show at Brighton's Komedia, describing him as the life and soul of the party (SussexWorld).

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