Boost for Ireland striker Evan Ferguson as Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler posts injury update
Evan Ferguson could get some crucial Premier League minutes under his belt over the busy Christmas and New Year period.
Evan Ferguson could get the chance to stake his claim for a starting spot over the coming weeks.
The Brighton Ireland striker will hope to capitalise on the news, confirmed ahead of Friday’s Premier League clash with Brentford, that Danny Welbeck is set for a spell on the sidelines.
Welbeck’s ankle injury update was given by head coach Fabian Hurzeler ahead of the clash with the Bees.
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The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker played through the pain barrier against Leicester on December 8, but sat out the subsequent games against Crystal Palace and West Ham.
Ferguson made two substitute appearances in those games and will be hopeful of getting more minutes with matches against Aston Villa and Arsenal quickly following the visit of Brentford.
The Meath native has made two Premier League starts and 10 substitute appearances so far this season, scoring once.
Addressing Welbeck’s injury, Hurzeler said: “He played with painkillers at Leicester. We thought he would be ready for that game. He also felt ready.
“When you take painkillers the pain, of course, is not that bad, but if you don't feel as though there is a process and an improving feeling inside your body then you have to take care of your body.
"He has suffered during his career with a lot of injuries so it's very important that he has a good feeling when he steps on the pitch. He hasn't had this positive feeling, the feeling of improvement.
“You have to find the right solution for the club and for the player. You can't push him through this period with painkillers all the time.
"It's our responsibility to take care of the health of the player. That is why we had another scan.
“We tried to listen to other experts on ankle injuries and now we will try to find the right solution for Danny. He is very doubtful for the games in the rest of this year.”
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