In his Friday afternoon press conference, Roberto De Zerbi announced that Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey will miss Saturday’s match against Burnley due to a muscle injury.
The 23-year-old’s return is expected in May, though the origin of the injury remains unclear.
Lamptey’s last appearance for Brighton was in a 3-0 home loss to Arsenal on April 6, 2024. He has faced several injury setbacks this season and toward the end of the previous season.
Additionally, De Zerbi mentioned that Bart Verbruggen will start in goal, with Billy Gilmour, James Milner, and Adam Webster nearing their return to the squad.
“The situation is tough as we have nine injured players. Ferguson, Webster, Lamptey, Milner, Gilmour, March, Mitoma and Hinshelwood. It’s more or less the same squad we played against Arsenal.
“Julio Enciso can’t play tomorrow. I don’t know if it’s a tough injury, but he’s not available.”