Dunk set for starting role as Brighton prepare for Crystal Palace
Brighton face Crystal Palace on Sunday with manager Fabian Hurzeler weighing selection decisions following their Conference League fixture against Kauno Zalgiris. The Argus Albion reports that one notable change from the last league match at Sunderland appears likely in defence.
Lewis Dunk is positioned to start alongside Luka Vuskovic after Pascal Struijk sustained a minor issue ahead of the European tie. Dunk featured as a substitute during the second half at Sunderland when Struijk was sent off, then appeared for 45 minutes of the Zalgiris game before being withdrawn.
Hurzeler must also consider attacking options, with Jack Hinshelwood and Georginio Rutter both pressing their claims for involvement. Hinshelwood and Rutter delivered strong performances in midweek, according to the report, potentially challenging for a forward position currently held by Charalampos Kostoulas.
The manager faces decisions over midfield composition, balancing the options of Pascal Gross, Yasin Ayari and Chema Andres. A possible starting eleven has been outlined by the outlet, suggesting Brighton will have substantial alternatives available from the bench for the encounter against their arch rivals.
