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Brighton vs. Southampton: Opposition threat – 28/08/18

By Chris Hughes

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Glenn Murray of Brighton and Hove Albion is tackled by Jack Stephens of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton and Brighton and Hove Albion at St Mary's Stadium on January 31, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Glenn Murray of Brighton and Hove Albion is tackled by Jack Stephens of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton and Brighton and Hove Albion at St Mary's Stadium on January 31, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /
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KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND – JULY 21: Jurgen Locadia of Brighton and Hove Albion during the pre season friendly match between AFC Wimbledon and Brighton and Hove Albion at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on July 21, 2018 in Kingston upon Thames, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND – JULY 21: Jurgen Locadia of Brighton and Hove Albion during the pre season friendly match between AFC Wimbledon and Brighton and Hove Albion at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on July 21, 2018 in Kingston upon Thames, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /

Jurgen Locadia

Another player yet to make a major impact this season who could rotate into the starting XI tonight, Jurgen Locadia was once the Seagulls’ record signing after joining from PSV for £14 million in January.

However the surprising form of the veteran Glenn Murrary has kept the Dutch attacker on the bench, meaning he’ll be itching to make his mark if he’s given the nod tonight. It’s unlikely that Murray, 34, will able to play twice in such quick succession meaning his 24-year-old deputy will likely get his chance.

Locadia is a strong forward but also possesses great dribbling skills which make him a threat when balls are pinged into him in the box – he’ll be aware which Southampton defenders lack that physical edge and this could leave Angus Gunn or McCarthy with a lot of work to do in goal.