[Albion] Hughton press conference

[Sheebo]

Locadia back in training as of today. Good news

Has that really been said? I'm sure yesterday there was a quote that he was still a few weeks off training or something?!

 

[Colonel Angus]

“yes we’re aware they have one or two injuries, but make no mistake it’s going to be a very, very difficult game, against an excellent team who have many talented individuals throughout their squad who can hurt you. They have strength in all areas, they’re well organised, they defend extremely well as a unit, and they carry a genuine threat going forward, so i’m expecting an incredibly tough afternoon. They have real quality all over the pitch, so we know we’re undoubtedly going to have to be at our absolute best to have any chance of taking anything from this particular game. David is a hugely experienced manager who i know well, so i know that he’ll have them all well drilled. And let’s not forget, they are on a tremendous run right now, so we must give them the utmost respect”.

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[Jimmehh]

Has that really been said? I'm sure yesterday there was a quote that he was still a few weeks off training or something?!

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.c...-hove-albion-vs-west-ham-united-on-03-feb-18/

TEAM NEWS:

Jurgen Locadia began training with the squad on Thursday, and while Saturday's game will come too soon for the striker, Chris Hughton hopes to have him available for the trip to Stoke City on Saturday week.

 

[Mellotron]

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15913924.Record_buy_Locadia_begins_training_with_Albion/

Albion's record signing Jurgen Locadia is on course for his debut at fellow Premier League strugglers Stoke after training with the squad for the first time today.

The £14 million buy from PSV Eindhoven has been recovering from a hamstring injury sustained back in Holland in December.

Boss Chris Hughton said: "He trained today, which is good news. Certainly not early enough, considering he has been out for about six weeks now, for Saturday's game (home to West Ham) but we are very hopeful he will be able to play some part in the Stoke game (February 10).


"It was really good to see him on the training pitch today and no ill effects from the injury but of course what he has to do is build up that fitness base again."

Albion skipper Bruno, ruled out of the last two games by a minor back injury, is fit to face West Ham.

Hughton said: "He trained today and he is fine."

West Ham could give a debut to Jordan Hugill, signed late in the transfer window from Preston for £8 million.

The powerful striker scored against Albion for Preston at the Amex last season.

Hughton on Hugill: "He is a player I like. He does what he does very well. He will be a difficult player to play against, cause problems."

 

[Jimmehh]

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2018/february/jurgen-locadia-back-in-training/

Just to double confirm it to all doubters - although it says Friday... so clearly they've got work experience there this week...