Hurzeler confirms defender is set to return – and provides update on Wieffer | OneFootball

Fabian Hurzeler revealed that Jan Paul van Hecke will return for Brighton’s midweek clash against Aston Villa.

The Dutchman missed his side’s 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace over the weekend due to a minor hamstring issue.

Hurzeler said: “JP will be back in the squad.”

Unfortunately, Mats Wieffer remains out with a toe injury that’s kept him on the sidelines since late December as he is “not ready, but close”.

“We have no other injury concerns,” Hurzeler added.

Brighton are looking to bounce back following their 1-0 defeat against rivals Crystal Palace. The Albion have just one win in 12 Premier League games and Hurzeler was booed off the pitch on Sunday afternoon.

Hurzeler said: “It is part of the game… there are a lot of emotions.”

On winning back the fans, the 32-year-old said: “They need to have the feeling we give everything on the pitch. That they can go out and be proud to wear the colours.”