The Mag
·17 October 2025
Fabian Hurzeler Newcastle United press conference – Gives Brighton injury and availability update

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·17 October 2025
The Fabian Hurzeler Newcastle United press conference has taken place.
The Brighton boss speaking to journalists on Friday morning.
This is ahead of Saturday’s game at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton looking to bounce back after a fortunate late point against bottom club Wolves, whilst Newcastle United hoping to make it three wins in a row in all competitions.
Fabian Hurzeler Newcastle United press conference – 17 October 2025:
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler speaking on player availability against Newcastle United:
“Brajan Gruda can’t play tomorrow, he won’t be available.
“Karou Mitoma and Joel Veltman are training but we will have to assess them as well. There is still a question mark over both so we will have to wait.”
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler talking about Diego Gomez after he suffered an injury while on international duty with Paraguay:
“Unfortunately players don’t come back like how we left them, they come back with small issues. We have tried to manage it across the last couple of days.