Fabian Hurzeler insists Brighton's win against Aston Villa shows they can replace Yankuba Minteh.
The flying Gambian winger is currently sidelined with an ankle issue and has been heavily linked with a £60m summer switch to Liverpool.
The deal for Minteh, 22, is widely expected to go through before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Brighton are also expected to lose midfielder Carlos Baleba for a similar fee as Manchester United finalise a move for the 22-year-old Cameroon international.
Hurzeler was asked about Minteh's situation in the press conference after the win against Villa.
The German head coach avoided the Liverpool transfer speculation but gave a general update on Minteh’s injury and how Brighton replaced him.
Minteh is important for us
"Yeah, I think we know that he [Minteh] has an issue with his ankle," said Hurzeler.
"So we have to see how the next weeks are going, how this will develop, because of course he's an important player for us.
"But we saw today we were able to replace him, it's very important that we don't rely on one player.
"Of course these kind of players are so important, one against one, good speed, but in the end you need to face adversity.
"You need to find solutions as a team and that's what my team did today and hopefully Yankuba comes back as quick as possible."
Minteh joined Brighton for around £30m from Newcastle in 2024. He has made 73 appearances for Brighton with 10 goals and nine assists.
He is contracted with the Seagulls until 2029 and talks between Liverpool and Brighton are said to be continuing. Albion are believed to be holding out for final figure of £70m.