Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi believes his aspect are nonetheless able to securing a spot in Europe for a second successive season.
The Seagulls are tenth within the Premier League with seven video games of a marketing campaign memorable for a primary foray into continental competitors remaining.
Present type just isn’t good, nonetheless, with only one win from the final six league outings, however De Zerbi is optimistic.
Forward of Saturday’s journey to Burnley, the Italian stated: “It’s obscure what number of factors we want, however now we have to assume sport by sport.
“I feel now we have the possibility to succeed in Europe. It’s robust as a result of there are lots of robust and excellent groups, however now we have the possibility.
“The schedule just isn’t the very best, however we’re going to search out lots of groups who play in Europe – Man Metropolis, Chelsea performs within the FA Cup, Aston Villa are taking part in in Convention League.
“I feel now we have the possibility and now we have to consider in that, and now we have to win, for positive.
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“I wish to play subsequent season once more in Europe. I feel this season we’re paying loads, an enormous worth, for the primary expertise within the Europa League, however the second might be simpler.”
Brighton are additionally hampered by a prolonged damage listing. Tariq Lamptey and Julio Enciso are the newest additions after struggling knocks in final weekend’s defeat at Arsenal, taking the variety of casualties to 9.
De Zerbi stated: “The scenario is hard. We’ve nonetheless 9 injured gamers – sure, 9.
“It’s kind of the identical squad we performed towards Arsenal however no Tariq. Julio Enciso is the ninth injured participant.”
Solly March, Jack Hinshelwood, Karou Mitoma, Billy Gilmour, Evan Ferguson, Adam Webster and James Milner additionally stay on the sidelines.
Of these, Gilmour, Webster and Milner appear the closest to returning.
De Zerbi stated: “Billy is best. I don’t know the way a lot time he wants to start out with us on the pitch, however he’s higher. James Milner, the identical.
“I feel Webster, Milner and Invoice might be obtainable (in) the following weeks.”
De Zerbi additionally confirmed goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, who has began the final 5 matches, will retain his place.
He stated: “Bart performs tomorrow, begins firstly within the first XI. I’m glad and fortunate to work with Bart and Jason (Steele) as properly.
“They’re totally different gamers, totally different keepers, however each are excellent, crucial for Brighton.”