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Diego Gomez Scores Four as Brighton Rout Barnsley 6-0 to Reach Carabao Cup Last 16

Manager Fabian Hurzeler hailed the 22-year-old's form, elevating his case for a league start at Chelsea.

Overview

  • The Paraguay midfielder struck a first-half hat-trick inside 33 minutes and added a fourth on 68 minutes in the third-round win at Oakwell.
  • Two of his goals were from long range, including a thumping volley from about 30 yards that arced over goalkeeper Murphy Cooper.
  • Hurzeler described Gomez's display as "unbelievable" and praised his training levels and finishing.
  • The victory put Brighton into the competition's last 16 for the fifth time in six seasons; the fourth-round draw is on September 24 with ties in the week commencing October 27.
  • BBC analysis says the performance makes him a strong candidate to start at Chelsea this weekend, though the team selection has not been announced.