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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.
[Premier League](https://www.themag.co.uk/2025/10/paul-merson-verdict-on-newcastle-united-nine-weeks-into-the-season-brighton-v-newcastle/) football returning after the latest international break.
Brighton looking to bounce back after a fortunate late point against bottom club Wolves, whilst [Newcastle United](https://www.themag.co.uk/2025/10/eddie-howe-brighton-press-conference-key-messages-ahead-of-saturday-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._
_“The other players including Diego Gomez we will assess, but there is a high chance that they are an option and can start the game”_