Brighton prepares for Europa Conference League qualifier against Tromso
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler and captain Lewis Dunk discussed preparations for the Europa Conference League qualifier against Tromso, scheduled for Thursday at Romssa Arena. Key players Carlos Baleba, Kaoru Mitoma, and Stefanos Tzimas are doubtful due to injuries, while Yankuba Minteh is confirmed out. Hurzeler emphasized the team's resilience and the need to capitalize on the opportunity. Dunk announced that the players will refund tickets for 407 traveling fans as a gesture of goodwill. He also addressed the challenges posed by Tromso's artificial pitch, noting many players are familiar with such conditions.
- •Kick-off against Tromso set for 18:00 BST on Thursday.
- •Injuries affect key players, with Baleba, Mitoma, and Tzimas doubtful.
- •Players will refund tickets for traveling supporters.
- •Dunk comments on adapting to Tromso's artificial pitch.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Hurzeler and Dunk on ticket refunds, artificial pitch and Tromso
"Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler and captain Lewis Dunk have been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa Conference League qualifier against Tromso at Romssa Arena (kick-off 18:00 BST). Carlos Baleba – the subject of an approach from Manchester United – Kaoru Mitoma and Stefanos Tzimas are doubtful starters due to injury and Yankuba Minteh is out. There could be starts for new signings Pascal Struijk, Luka Vuskovic and Promise David.
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