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Brighton vs Southampton: Premier League – Opposition Threats

By Harry Tizard

SWANSEA, WALES - NOVEMBER 04: Glenn Murray celebrates scoring his side's first goal with Anthony Knockaert of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Liberty Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
SWANSEA, WALES - NOVEMBER 04: Glenn Murray celebrates scoring his side's first goal with Anthony Knockaert of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Liberty Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /
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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Anthony Knockaert of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham FC at American Express Community Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Anthony Knockaert of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham FC at American Express Community Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Anthony Knockaert

Former Leicester City midfielder Anthony Knockaert has been a vital part in Brighton’s side since his debut for the Seagulls in the 2015/16 season.

Since their promotion to the Premiership, the Frenchman has had a hand in 12 goals (scoring five, assisting seven), with his versatility across the front line one of the main aspects of his game.

This season, the midfielder has found himself playing behind Murray in the centre, but also to the left and right of the striker, with his ability to cut in from the right hand side and hit a curling shot in with his left foot taking deadly effect in Brighton’s last top division game against arch rivals Crystal Palace – his goal being the difference last time out.

As said, its not just his long distance shooting the Southampton defence have to worry about, but his ability to put the ball in. The dedicated corner kick taker links well with target man Glenn Murray. His ability to put the ball onto a sixpence and Glenn Murrays target man instincts guaranteed to cause the Saints some issues this Saturday.