Brighton boss Hurzeler provides update on duo – and discusses Liverpool target Minteh’s future | OneFootball

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says there is a chance either Georginio Rutter or Jack Hinshelwood could return to the squad for Sunday’s clash with Chelsea, although he admitted the latter is less likely to be ready.

Both players have been nursing injuries, but Hurzeler is hopeful Rutter can make the squad.

“With both, we will have to be patient,” Hurzeler said. “There might be a chance for one of them to be in the squad [against Chelsea].

“With Gini, I see a higher chance. With Hinshelwood, for the weekend it might be too close, but we will find good solutions.”

Hurzeler was also asked about Yankuba Minteh’s future amid speculation over a possible move away from the club, with Liverpool keen.

The Brighton boss insisted the winger remains a Seagulls player, although he stopped short of ruling out a late departure before the transfer window closes.

“He is a player for Brighton and at the moment there is nothing else to say,” Hurzeler said.

“I admire from him that when this window is closed that he is fully committed to this club.

“Of course there are always dreams of players and there are some wishes for players but in the end we always need to figure what is best for the club,” he added.

“Therefore we had an exchange with him. At the moment he’s definitely a Brighton player, I can’t say anything more so let’s see what happens.”