Hurzeler Unfazed by Rumors as Brighton Prepares for Villa Test

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler spoke to the media ahead of their Premier League match against Aston Villa at American Express Stadium. He provided an update on his team's availability, stating that Carlos Baleba and Yankuba Minteh will not play due to injury or rehab. Additionally, Kaoru Mitoma and Stefanos Tzimas are still recovering from their respective injuries.

Hurzeler addressed rumors surrounding Baleba's potential move to Manchester United, saying he would never comment on such speculation. He emphasized that individual players' success can attract attention and interest from other clubs, which is a normal part of the Premier League experience.

The Brighton boss also spoke about their new signing, Promise David, describing him as 'a great and very positive character' who will provide goalscoring ability to the team. He plans for David to integrate with the squad immediately and potentially feature against Villa.