Brighton suffered a setback before their Premier League opener against Wolves, as captain Lewis Dunk experienced a calf issue during warm-ups, preventing him from making his 250th league appearance. Head coach Fabian Hürzeler chose to err on the side of caution, replacing Dunk with Brazilian defender Igor Julio.
In Dunk’s absence, Danny Welbeck, who recently recovered from a back injury, took on the captain’s role. Hürzeler expressed his admiration for Dunk’s influence, highlighting his experience, commitment, and deep connection to the club, both on and off the pitch. Dunk’s leadership, Hürzeler noted, is crucial in upholding Brighton’s values and striving for success in the Premier League.
**Brighton XI vs. Wolves:** Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk (replaced by Igor), Estupiñan; Baleba, Ayari, Kadioglu; Rutter, Welbeck (captain), Mitoma.
**Subs:** Steele, Lamptey, Igor, Gruda, Enciso, Adingra, Moder, Wieffer, Ferguson.
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