Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler has suggested that Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey could make a comeback before the end of the season despite his current injury setback.
Lamptey missed Ghana’s recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar due to an ankle injury. He was also absent in Brighton’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City, having already sat out the previous game against Fulham due to suspension.
Speaking ahead of Brighton’s FA Cup quarterfinal clash with Nottingham Forest, Hurzeler provided an update on Lamptey’s recovery.
"Tariq will be out for a longer time – he has an ankle injury," Hurzeler said.
"I think there's a chance that we will see him back [before the end of the season]. He is a good healer, I have big trust in my medical staff and in Tariq's mindset to be back on the pitch as quickly as possible.
There's a chance that he will be back in several weeks."
Despite Lamptey’s absence, the Black Stars impressed in the World Cup qualifiers, thrashing Chad 5-0 before securing a 3-0 victory over Madagascar to strengthen their position in Group I.
