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  1. Enciso joins Ipswich on loan published at 11:31 23 January

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    Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso has joined Ipswich on a loan deal until the end of the season.

    The Paraguayan international, who turned 21 today, has made 12 Premier League appearances this season for the Seagulls, including a short cameo at Old Trafford on Sunday in their victory against Manchester United.

    Speaking to TownTV, external about the move, Enciso said: "I am so happy to be here. The conversations with the manager have been good. I am very grateful to him and the club for believing in me. I'm a real fighter and I will do my best in every game."

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said: "Julio wants to play regularly and that is not something we can guarantee with so many options in our attacking positions.

    "Ipswich have offered Julio the possibility of more regular game time, and the move is the right one for all concerned.

    "We will keep a close eye on his progress as the season continues, and we wish him well for his time with Ipswich."

    Enciso has made 57 appearances for Albion, scoring four goals, including the Premier League Goal of the Season for the 2022-23 season after his incredible strike against Manchester City.

  2. 'We want to be back in Europe - that's our challenge'published at 10:54 23 January

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    Brighton skipper Lewis Dunk has spoken to the Albion Unlimited podcast about defending from the front and the club's ambitions to get back into Europe.

    He said: "That's what this manager wants. We defend as a whole team, as a unit.

    "If you watch the strikers in the game, they're probably fed up running all the way back - but that's what we're about as a team.

    "As long as we can keep clean sheets, we know we're in with a chance of winning the game.

    "After the run we went on - the drawing - we probably thought we'd be further away from it [European places], but we weren't.

    "We know we've got a big second half of the season coming up and we want to be back in Europe - that's our challenge. Those were our thoughts at the start of the season so we are still in a position to do that."

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

  3. Albion cut short Rushworth's Hull loanpublished at 17:54 22 January

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    Brighton have recalled Carl Rushworth from his loan spell at Hull City - and also confirmed fellow goalkeeper Jason Steele is set for a period on the sidelines.

    Albion have said Rushworth will return to the first-team squad, with Steele due to have surgery on an unspecified problem.

    Former England Under-21 international Rushworth struggled with injuries while at Hull but did feature in the past three games for the Championship side.

    Brighton technical director David Weir said: "We have recalled Carl, with Jason Steele due to undergo surgery on a problem which will sideline him for a period.

    "Alongside Killian Cahill, Carl will provide goalkeeping competition for Bart Verbruggen for the period ahead."

    Steele has made five appearances for the Seagulls so far this season.

  4. 'Brighton need to up it a little bit at home'published at 14:23 22 January

    Lewis Dunk tries to tackle Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr during Brighton's 3-1 home defeat in DecemberImage source, Getty Images

    Former Brighton player and co-host of BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast Warren Aspinall says the Seagulls need to "get a roll going" at home.

    Albion drew 1-1 with Arsenal last time out at Amex Stadium and have not won there since 9 November when they beat Manchester City.

    "Against the bottom three sides, at home, we've only taken a point off each one and you're supposed to put them to bed. Get goals early, put them to bed, take the three points and off you go, move on to the next one. But we find it a struggle," he said.

    "If I'm really honest, Ipswich should have got more points than they got [at the Amex]. Southampton should have done the same, certainly so we need to up it a little bit at home.

    "The fans are there for them, making noise. It's up to the players now to up their game and we'll see if they can get started on Saturday against Everton to get a roll going on the home games."

    Listen to the full episode of Albion Unlimited on BBC Sounds

  5. 🎧 Dunk, Ayari and Murraypublished at 07:37 22 January

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    In the latest Albion Unlimited podcast, Brighton captain Lewis Dunk discusses his defensive strengths, while midfielder Yasin Ayari talks about work rate.

    The team also hear from the Seagulls' striker Glenn Murray, as well as ex-Everton winger Ronny Goodlass before the two sides meet this weekend.

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

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