The £25million and rising signing from Celtic has endured a torrid season which started on a sour note
Hard-luck Matt O’Riley is on the mend from the bug which knocked him sideways but cautious Brighton are refusing to rush the star back amid his knee injury concern.
The £25million and rising signing from Celtic has endured a torrid season which started on a sour note with the Seagulls when he suffered a serious injury in his debut against Crawley. The 24-year-old Denmark international has flashed glimpses, however, the winner against Manchester City was a rare highlight amid a season of setbacks.
And boss Fabian Hurzeler admits the wait remains on despite putting him back in contention after missing the gutsy FA Cup triumph over Newcastle. The German – speaking ahead of Saturday’s clash with Fulham – said: “Matt O’Riley is over his illness but we have to take care of his knee issue. We have to see if he can train. Lewis Dunk is closer, but still not an option.
O’Riley was expected to be a smash-hit on the south coast but his time with Brighton has yet to ignite. Parkhead punters have gone public of their desire to one day welcome him ‘home’ – in the wake of Jota’s triumphant return to Glasgow.
