Southampton vs. Brighton: Opposition threat

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Glenn Murray of Brighton and Hove Albion is congratulated by team mates after scoring the winning goal during the The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Middlesbrough v Brighton and Hove Albion at Riverside Stadium on January 27, 2018 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) /

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 23: Pascal Gross of Brighton shoots during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Watford at Amex Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Pascal Gross

26-year-old Pascal Gross has been a hit for Brighton this season, described by many as the ‘signing of the season’.

The German has been directed involved in over half of the Seagulls’ goals this campaign, with four goals and five assists to his name. As a team, Brighton have 17 league goals.

Gross’ best position is playing off the striker with freedom to work and create – he’ll be looking for whatever that plays to be drawing the runs of the centre-backs to give him room to add to his four-in-15 tally from behind the striker.

In addition to being direct, Brighton’s number 13 will also look to provide from set-plays, with the German possessing a great dead ball technique.