Hurzeler on Gomez, 'refreshing not relaxing' and 'unpredictable' league
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle United at St James' Park (kick-off 15:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Despite being forced off with an injury last time out, Mats Wieffer will be available. The right-back is managing "a small issue in his ankle" but has taken part in training all week.
James Milner and Solly March will not feature at St James' Park. It is hoped both players "will be an option for the next game" against Wolves . When asked about both of their contracts expiring next month, Hurzeler replied: "I will never discuss internal things about contracts.
All I can say is that working with them is great. We've had conversations with them both, so they know how we see them and our plan for the future. " It is the same case regarding the futures of defenders Adam Webster and Joel Veltman.
Diego Gomez is expected to play again this season despite picking up a knee injury last month. Hurzeler said: "I'm very happy about it. It is one of the best pieces of news I've received in the past few weeks.
" However, the central midfielder will not be part of this weekend's matchday squad. Danny Welbeck will "always be an option to start" due to his scoring record against the Magpies. When asked if the 35-year-old forward should be on the plane to the World Cup this summer, Hurzeler replied: "He is a great goalscorer, he can help every team in the world, he makes all the players around him better and he takes care of his team-mates off the pitch.