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  6. Hurzeler on Pedro incident, Rutter's fitness and the chance of Europe

    Nat Hayward
    BBC Sport journalist

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Sunday's final Premier League game away against Tottenham (16:00).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Hurzeler confirms he has no no injury issues to contend with but Georginio Rutter will only return during pre-season.

    • He said the club has dealt internally with a training ground issue involving Joao Pedro: "With Joao we had a small issue in training, a type that isn't uncommon from time to time. It happens in all football clubs and we dealt with it internally and the matter is closed. He is still a young player."

    • He confirmed Pedro will not play against Spurs, but added: "Joao is an incredible football player and a match-winner but there are principles, values and non-negotiables for which I don't ever make any compromises. I'm sure that he will learn from this and come back stronger next season. I'm really looking forward to seeing him reinvigorated to his highest peak."

    • On relying on other results to have a chance of qualifying for the Conference League: "The only thing we can impact is our result and our preparation for the game and that's what we try to do. The other results we can't influence and we try to focus on us."

    • When asked about their opponents' Europa League win, Hurzeler confirmed they will be given a guard of honour: "They played the final. Both teams felt a lot of pressure and in the end Tottenham won and played very maturely. They scored the goal and deserved to win so congrats to them."

    • On Spurs' celebrations he added: "We don't know. I can't influence how they celebrate, how they prepare. We will try to be the best prepared team we can be."

    • On youngster Harry Howell who made his debut against Liverpool: "We always want to give young players the chance. It is not a question of age - it's more a question of quality and if you deserve to play for the first team. Harry did an incredible job, did a really good performance against Liverpool and now it's about staying humble and working hard and I'm sure he can be a role model for other players in the academy."

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  14. How can finishing eighth get into Europe?

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    With just one game left to play of the Premier League season, Brighton and Brentford retain hope of playing in Europe next season.

    As things stand, at least nine English teams will feature in European competition, but certain results could make it 10. As it stands, the club finishing eighth have a chance of qualifying for the Conference League.

    For this to happen, Chelsea must win this season's Conference League final against Real Betis on Wednesday.

    If this does happen, then one of two scenarios would open up a Conference league spot for either Brighton or Brentford. The scenarios are:

    • Chelsea finish seventh, OR

    • Chelsea finish sixth AND Newcastle come seventh (this outcome would require a fairly unlikely combination of results, such as Newcastle losing 4-0 and Chelsea losing 1-0).

    In summary, the best hope for teams chasing eighth is that Chelsea lose at Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa avoid defeat at Manchester United. Their fate would then depend on whether Chelsea beat Real Betis in Wednesday's Conference League final

    Brighton face new Europa League champions Tottenham away from home on Sunday, knowing that they only need a draw to guarantee eighth spot.

    But Brentford, who travel to Wolves, have a stronger goal difference. So, if Brighton lose and Brentford win, the Bees would sneak into eighth and potentially a European spot.

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  24. Pick your Brighton player of the season

    Scott McCarthy
    Fan writer

    Carlos Baleba, Kaoru Mitoma, Jan Paul van Hecke and Danny Welbeck

    We asked our Brighton fan contributor for their four candidates for player of the season and you can now select your top one.

    Carlos Baleba

    Combines the best bits of Yves Bissouma and Moises Caicedo to be one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. Breaks up attacks. Scores last-minute winners from 35 yards. Even picked up man of the match the first time in his life playing a competitive game at centre-back.

    Kaoru Mitoma

    It seems to have gone a little under the radar that Mitoma is on for his most prolific campaign in England. He also rejected the Saudi Pro League in January because he wants to play at the highest level possible rather than line his pockets. Can we have an award for moralistic player of the season?

    Jan Paul van Hecke

    Van Hecke has been the one constant at the heart of the defence this season. Rattled through more partners than Henry VIII had wives, yet nothing has fazed him. Will surely succeed Lewis Dunk as captain... presuming he breaks the curse of not leaving within months of winning the club's official player of the year award.

    Danny Welbeck

    Welbeck has scored 10 times so far – the same as Mitoma and Joao Pedro. But what makes him a contender for player of the season is how important his goals have been in terms of deciding games. Take them away and the Albion have 10 fewer points, sitting 13th in the table.

    Honourable mention

    Adam Webster came into the starting XI after the 7-0 shambles at the City Ground only because of injuries to every other centre-back. Brighton won six and drew two of their next eight games. When Webster was then injured himself, the Albion's form collapsed. Coincidence? I think not.

    Pick your 2024-25 Brighton player of the season from our shortlist here

    And tell us why you're picking who you are, or why you'd have gone for another player not on the list, here

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