Brighton face European test with squad depth concerns, says Guardian preview

Fabian Hürzeler's Brighton head into the new Premier League season with added European commitments, but The Guardian's annual preview warns that significant squad changes may leave them exposed.

According to the preview, Brighton have lost key players including Danny Welbeck and Jan Paul van Hecke during the summer. These departures, combined with the extra fixtures, place greater strain on a squad that finished eighth last season.

The Guardian writers' predicted position of 9th suggests a slight drop, reflecting the difficulty of juggling domestic and continental competition. The piece argues that Brighton must strengthen their bench and rotate effectively to avoid fatigue and maintain momentum.

With the season set to begin, much of the focus will be on whether the club can find adequate reinforcements before the transfer window closes. Brighton fans can keep up with all the action via match highlights on this site as the campaign unfolds.