Brighton leave five players out of Conference League squad

Brighton have left five high-profile players out of their Europa Conference League squad. The club described the omissions as an injury issue in a "boxing style" of preparation. The decision reshapes Fabian Hurzeler's squad for the group stage and raises questions about how the club will manage its European campaign alongside Premier League duties. talkSPORT first reported the news. Exact names and the length of any layoffs are yet to be confirmed.