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Southampton vs. Brighton: Opposition threat

By Chris Hughes

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)
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 – JANUARY 08: Jose Izquierdo of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at Amex Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 08: Jose Izquierdo of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at Amex Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /

Jose Izquierdo

Tricky Colombian winger Jose Izquierdo is another of Brighton’s biggest danger-men ahead of tonight’s game. Outside of his wonder goal against West Ham, it’s arguable that the 25-year-old hasn’t drawn too many headlines – but he’s also grabbed another goal and two assists this season.

Aside of boasting a bit more natural pace, Izquierdo is comparable to Sofiane Boufal in many ways, the most obvious being their ability to change of the game at the drop of a hat.

If the Colombian turns up tonight, he could cause havoc for the Southampton back-line, and although he’s naturally left-sided, there’s no reason why he couldn’t challenge down the other side if Ryan Bertrand doesn’t pass fit.

He may not be as dangerous in front of goal as Gross or Ulloa but he could easily run away as the Seagulls’ best player of the game if he enjoys one of his better nights in blue.