O’Riley was clattered by Crawley Town captain Jay Williams just six minutes into his Brighton debut during the 4-0 win in the second round of the competition last month. The midfielder was helped off the pitch and later required ankle surgery, which will likely keep him out until the new year at least. It was a devastating blow for Brighton and O’Riley, who had just joined the Seagulls from Celtic following his £25m summer move. It’s the most serious injury blow Hurzeler has had to contend with since joining Brighton.
The German manager is expected to make a number of changes for tonight’s Carabao Cup match at the Amex Stadium against Wolves, but the former St. Pauli manager stated O’Riley’s injury won’t affect his decision-making.
Hurzeler remarked, “I don’t think about it like this.” “Injuries can occur in football. Such injuries ought not to occur, yet they are a reality of the game. By controlling the players, trying to get them ready for the games, and keeping an eye on their statistics, you can prevent certain injuries.
James Milner, the midfielder, is still out owing to a hamstring injury he suffered in the 1-1 draw against Arsenal, while Brajan Gruda, the £25 million summer acquisition, is out with an undisclosed ailment. Positively, after recovering fully from a serious foot injury, striker Evan Ferguson is scheduled to make his season debut. The Ireland international entered the game late in the Premier League’s 0-0 draw with Ipswich Town on Saturday.
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