Brighton Manager and Captain Address Ticket Refunds, Artificial Pitch, and Europa Conference League Qualifier Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler and captain Lewis Dunk provided updates ahead of their Europa Conference League qualifier against Tromso at Romssa Arena, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 BST on Thursday. The match marks a crucial step in the club’s campaign to secure a place in the competition, with both Hurzeler and Dunk emphasizing the importance of the fixture. Hurzeler outlined the team’s preparations, noting that several key players were unavailable due to injury. Carlos Baleba, who had received an interest from Manchester United, was not expected to feature, while Kaoru Mitoma and Stefanos Tzimas were doubtful starters. Yankuba Minteh was ruled out entirely, leaving the manager to consider potential fresh faces. New signings Pascal Struijk, Luka Vuskovic, and Promise David were mentioned as possible starters, adding depth to the squad. Hurzeler praised Tromso’s playing style, describing it as “very impressive” and highlighting the intensity of their high press. He urged his players to take advantage of the opportunity, stating, “There’s a big opportunity for us. The boys worked hard through the whole of last season and we went through a lot of highs and lows together, but we always showed resilience. This is the reward and now it’s up to us that we will finish this work by being successful in these two games.” The manager emphasized the need for focus and determination to advance in the competition. Dunk, meanwhile, addressed the club’s efforts to support traveling fans. The club had arranged refunds for the 407 fans traveling to the match in northern Norway, acknowledging the logistical challenges they faced.#brighton_hove_albion #lewis_dunk #fabian_hurzeler #tromso #romssa_arena
