Brighton Round-Up, Tuesday 10th November: Title Talk Dominates as Albion Stay Grounded
There's no escaping the title talk around the Albion at the moment, with ESPN using Brighton's surprise push as one of their Premier League "overreactions" this week, asking whether the Seagulls could really go toe-to-toe with Arsenal come the business end of the season (ESPN). SussexWorld's Ian Hart has gone even further, suggesting the club could be in the mix for both Champions League qualification and a first major trophy, saying "why not both" as he lets himself dream (SussexWorld). Even the data crunchers are getting involved, with Opta's predicted final Premier League table giving their verdict on where Brighton, along with Everton and Bournemouth, will end up come May (SussexWorld).
Despite all the noise, the players themselves are keeping their feet firmly on the ground. SussexWorld report that Maxim De Cuyper gave a telling response when asked about the title talk on social media, while Diego Gomez was also praised for a classy gesture amid the growing excitement around the club (SussexWorld).
On the injury and team news front, head coach Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed he will need to rest Pascal Gross at some point, while stressing just how important the midfielder remains to his side (BrightonAndHoveAlbion.com). Meanwhile new signing Nadia Kreyzman, who made her delayed Albion debut as a substitute in Sunday's WSL defeat away at Tottenham, has been told she'll be available for up to 30 minutes when Watford visit (The Argus).
Elsewhere, former Brighton midfielder Steven Alzate - who impressed as a versatile option in midfield and at full-back during Graham Potter's time at the club - has opened up on how much he misses the city, with The Argus carrying his reflections on his time by the seaside (The Argus).
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