Brighton & Hove Albion Prepares for Europa League Match Against Struggling Ajax Amid Personnel Injuries

Brighton battles with significant player injuries while Ajax contends with its worst professional season start and a recent managerial change; both sides facing pressure as they gear up for upcoming Europa League showdown.

Brighton & Hove Albion's manager Robert de Zerbi expresses cautious optimism about their Europa League match against Ajax, saying that despite Ajax's poor start to the season and recent managerial change, they are still a formidable opponent given their rich European history.
Brighton is currently dealing with a significant injury crisis, with key players such as Solly March, Danny Welbeck, Julio Enciso, Jakub Moder, Pervis Estupinan and Tariq Lamptey out with long-term injuries.
Brighton defender Joel Veltman shares his perspective on the match, expressing that playing against his former team Ajax is special for him. He acknowledges the challenges brought about by the recent injuries but remains confident in the team's ability to fill those gaps.
Ajax is currently in 17th position in the Eredivisie, making this their worst start to a professional season since professional football was introduced in the Netherlands in 1954. However, they have managed to secure two draws in their Europa League matches so far, suggesting that they should not be underestimated.
Brighton, who needs to secure a victory in their upcoming match, has only accumulated one point from their previous two Europa League games. This puts them under high pressure coming into the game against Ajax.

BBC