Brighton's January plans shaken by Tzimas injury blow

Brighton & Hove Albion's January transfer window strategy is under review due to a significant injury to summer signing Stefanos Tzimas. The 19-year-old Greek forward suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during his Premier League debut, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. Tzimas, who was acquired for approximately £20 million and loaned back to Nurnberg, was intended as a future prospect.

This unfortunate development could alter the club's usual January approach of focusing on long-term signings. Manager Fabian Hurzeler acknowledged that acquiring an additional striker might become a priority, emphasizing collaborative decision-making with owner Tony Bloom and the recruitment team. The terms of Evan Ferguson's loan to Roma also remain unclear, adding another layer to potential attacking reinforcements.

In more positive news for Brighton, several players are set to return from injury for their upcoming match. James Milner, Kaoru Mitoma, Yasin Ayari, and Tommy Watson are all back in contention. Milner and Mitoma have been sidelined by muscle and ankle injuries, respectively, while Ayari and Watson have also faced injury-related absences.