Graham Potter is assured that Billy Gilmour will shine for Brighton as the previous Chelsea midfielder is an “thrilling” participant.
The 21-year-old is accessible to make his debut for the Seagulls after they face Leicester Metropolis on Sunday afternoon. He joined them from Chelsea on a four-year deal on deadline day.
The Scotland worldwide performed eleven occasions within the Premier League for Chelsea earlier than he joined Norwich Metropolis on mortgage final season.
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Gilmour has but to play any aggressive soccer to this point within the 2022-23 marketing campaign, so could have to attend till he has constructed up sharpness earlier than making his first Brighton look.
However Potter is assured Gilmour will impress throughout his time on the Amex Stadium, pointing to his technical capacity as an asset.
The Seagulls boss informed a press convention, quoted on the membership’s Twitter account: “Billy’s an thrilling signing for us, he’s an ready footballer and an awesome character, he has an awesome character.
“He’ll match into the group and add competitors in midfield. We’re actually happy to have him right here.
“As a footballer, Billy’s very technically ready. He advantages from construction and the group functioning properly, which is our job.
“If we try this, I feel he could have a very good time right here.”
Fourth-placed Brighton head into Sunday’s contest seeking to bounce again from their first defeat of the season at Fulham in midweek.
Their opponents Leicester sit backside of the desk, having managed only one level from their opening 5 video games.
Potter will have the ability to choose defender Joel Veltman, whereas winger Jeremy Sarmiento has returned to coaching, however midfielder Adam Lallana stays out.
Chelsea in the meantime host West Ham on Saturday. The Blues signed Denis Zakaria and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on deadline day.
Zakaria is on mortgage from Juventus whereas Aubameyang has made a everlasting swap from FC Barcelona.
25-year-old Zakaria solely signed for Juventus from Borussia Monchengladbach at the beginning of this yr however he struggled to ascertain himself in Turin.
On Friday afternoon, Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri mentioned Zakaria’s exit in addition to Arthur Melo’s swap to Liverpool.
The skilled supervisor has steered that Zakaria “felt confined” throughout his spell at Juventus:
“There was this risk, he felt confined and accepted Chelsea with nice enthusiasm. I want him and Arthur a giant good luck,” Allegri stated (by way of Tutto Mercato Internet).
“They’re two glorious gamers, we made some selections and they’re pleased. We accomplished the squad in the very best manner
