Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi has issued an injury update on Ghana international Tariq Lamptey after sustaining a knock over the weekend.
De Zerbi is hopeful that Tariq Lamptey will be available for Brighton’s next game against Leeds United, after picking up an injury in Saturday’s victory over West Ham United.
The right-back was named in Roberto De Zerbi’s starting eleven for the 4-0 win but came off after just 16 minutes with a supposed knee problem.
Following the game, the Albion boss confirmed the injury was not a major issue, meaning the 22-year-old is likely to be in contention for a starting place at Elland Road on Saturday, March 11
De Zerbi said: “Yes it is not a big injury. I think it is only a small problem.”
Lamptey's injury became a headache for Ghana new coach Chris Hughton ahead of his first assignment against Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header.
He is currently a key member of the Ghana national team after announcing his decision to play for the West African nation last year.
Lamptey, who has made 23 appearances with a goal to his credit across all competitions, represented Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
