Graham Potter Brighton
Lewis Dunk and Adam Webster go into action at Burnley with less than one game of public pre-season action behind them. Albion had one of the best defensive records in the Prem last term. But the challenge is different now with Ben White having left and both Dunk and Webster coming off summers interrupted by minor injuries.
Graham Potter said: “They have had time outside the public eye, if you like. Knowing them they are ready for it, they are looking forward to it. They know the challenge, they know it’s a big challenge. It was important to get the time on the pitch against Getafe and they have had a good week’s training so they will be looking forward to the game.”
Albion have only played three friendlies before fans or live-stream cameras. The disjointed summer has impacted on others, such as Leandro Trossard. But most eyes will be on the two centre-backs as the foundation of Albion’s new season.
Graham Potter said: “We have had 11 v 11 matches, games in-house behind closed doors. We have done our best to get them up to where they are and they will get better and better as the season goes on, I’m pretty sure. They are ready for the start.”
