Struijk (fitness) will be assessed on Saturday ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace as the defender has been given an additional day to recover, leaving his availability for the weekend uncertain, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.
Analysis:Struijk remains a doubt for Sunday's matchup against Crystal Palace as Brighton continue to manage his recovery. The defender was already unavailable for Thursday's Conference League victory over Kauno Zalgiris, and coach Hurzeler's latest comments suggest the coaching staff are taking a cautious approach rather than rushing him back into action. Saturday's assessment should provide a clearer indication of whether Struijk can return to the matchday squad, although his lack of recent training could limit his chances of starting. If he remains unavailable, Lewis Dunk could continue to benefit from additional opportunities in central defense.
