05/09/2026
Brighton's likely XI vs Leeds United... agree?
Bart Verbruggen - GK: The Dutchman shipped four at Chelsea, which would have stung a bit, and will want to keep a clean sheet on home turf.
Costinha - RB: A first Premier League start for the Portuguese summer signing. I've had a few glimpses of him and he looks a real athlete down that right side.
Lewis Dunk - CB: I think the skipper will start this one. Vuskovic struggled at Chelsea and Hurzeler may go with experience here.
Olivier Boscagli - CB: The Frenchman has been Brighton's best defender so far this term.
Ferdi Kadioglu - LB: Struggled at Chelsea - he was not the only one - and needs to get back to his best after a small injury.
Yasin Ayari - CM: Brighton missed him at Stamford Bridge and adds consistency and running power to the midfield. Hopefully he's fit.
Pascal Gross - CM: It's Pascal Gross, of course he starts!
Diego Gomez - RW: A fairly slow start to the season but the Paraguayan will likely be on one of the flanks as widemen Minteh and Mitoma recover from injuries. New signing Femi Zeez is also injured for this one. Zadok Yohanna from the bench is a strong possibility.
Georginio - No 10: The former Leeds man will hope to return to the XI against his former club after a recent injury. Malick Yalcouye played this role at Chelsea and did very well, but there is unconfirmed talk of an injury to Yalcouye.
Maxim De Cuyper - LW: The World Cup did the Belgian the world of good. He's returned in fine form. Expect to see Ibrahim Osman from the bench.
Charalampos Kostoulas - CF: The Greek may get the nod to lead the line, especially if Georginio takes a deeper role. Promise David is also an option but perhaps not ready to start.