Brighton v Leeds: Costinha set for first start in defence | OneFootball

Costinha is expected to start for Brighton at home to Leeds, with Mats Wieffer sidelined.

According to TheArgus.co.uk, the Holland international sustained a knee injury in the 4-3 defeat at Chelsea and will be out until after the next international break.

The former Olympiacos and Rio Ave right-back has featured only as a substitute in early fixtures.

Newly arrived midfielder Chema Andres could make the matchday 20, while former Leeds favourite Georginio Rutter and midfielder Yasin Ayari have not been ruled out.

The game comes too early for recent signing Femi Azeez, who will be assessed again after the weekend.

Jack Hinshelwood, Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh remain absent.

Costinha has impressed in cameos and Hurzeler likes what he has seen so far. The head coach views him as physical, very fit and clever, praises his development and attitude, and considers him a team player who has already added value and can be an option.

Source: TheArgus.co.uk

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