Tariq Lamptey out of Brighton’s game against Burnley because of injury - Roberto De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi revealed in his press conference on Friday afternoon that Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey will miss Saturday's trip to Burnley because of an injury.

It is unclear where the 23-year-old picked up the muscle injury and would be out of action until May.

Tariq Lamptey last played for Brighton in a 3-0 home defeat to Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

He had struggled with a lot of injuries throughout this season and toward the end of last season.

De Zerbi also confirmed that Bart Verbruggen will start in goal, while Billy Gilmour, James Milner and Adam Webster are edging closer to returns.

"The situation is tough as we have nine injured players. Ferguson, Webster, Lamptey, Milner, Gilmour, March, Mitoma and Hinshelwood. It’s more or less the same squad we played against Arsenal.

"Julio Enciso can’t play tomorrow. I don’t know if it’s a tough injury, but he’s not available.”