Brighton manager previews Carabao Cup clash with Manchester United
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler addressed the media ahead of the Carabao Cup third-round match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 16. He reported no new injury concerns, with Georginio Rutter close to returning, while Femi Azeez will be evaluated during training. Stefanos Tzimas is facing an extended absence due to a setback. Hurzeler emphasized the need to manage squad energy as they aim for progression in the tournament. He anticipates a motivated Manchester United side looking to respond after a recent defeat.
- •Brighton plays Manchester United on September 16 in the Carabao Cup.
- •Georginio Rutter is close to returning to fitness.
- •Femi Azeez's fitness will be assessed in training.
- •Stefanos Tzimas is out for an extended period.
- •Hurzeler is focused on squad management for the match.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Hurzeler on injuries, Verbruggen's coffees and Arsenal criticisms
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Hurzeler reveals Brighton star is ‘close’ to return from injury
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Hurzeler on injuries, cup rotation and Man Utd
"Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford (20:00 BST). There are no new injury concerns, with Georginio Rutter "close" to playing, while Femi Azeez will be assessed in training. Stefanos Tzimas has had a "small setback" in his rehab and will be out for longer than first expected.
"Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST). Summer signing Femi Azeez will not be available until after the international break, confirmed Hurzeler.
"Fabian Hurzeler revealed that Brighton have no new injury concerns, Georginio Rutter could be available, and Femi Azeez is being assessed ahead of the EFL Cup third-round tie against Manchester Unite...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:45 AMHurzeler on injuries, Verbruggen's coffees and Arsenal criticisms
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST). Summer signing Femi Azeez will not be available until after the international break, confirmed Hurzeler.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 1:30 PMHurzeler reveals Brighton star is ‘close’ to return from injury
Fabian Hurzeler revealed that Brighton have no new injury concerns, Georginio Rutter could be available, and Femi Azeez is being assessed ahead of the EFL Cup third-round tie against Manchester Unite...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 10:24 AMHurzeler on injuries, cup rotation and Man Utd
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford (20:00 BST). There are no new injury concerns, with Georginio Rutter "close" to playing, while Femi Azeez will be assessed in training. Stefanos Tzimas has had a "small setback" in his rehab and will be out for longer than first expected.
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