looking to claim their first victory of the 2024/25 Premier Leaguecampaign this weekend, as they travel to face Brighton and Hove Albion this afternoon.
Kieran McKenna’s side have drawn one and lost two of their opening three matches this season, losing to title challengers Liverpool and Manchester City before drawing to Fulham last time out.
However, they face another tough task against Fabian Hurzeler’s side, with the Seagulls unbeaten after wins against Everton and Manchester United before drawing to Mikel Arteta’s side before the international break.
The 31-year-old German claimed the Manager of the Month award for August, further highlighting the impressive start he’s made to life in England.
As for McKenna, he may need to make one brutal call if his side are to come away with all three points from the South Coast this afternoon, dropping one player from the starting lineup.
Why McKenna may drop Szmodics for Brighton clash
Forward Sammie Szmodics arrived at Portman Road in an £11m deal from Championship side Blackburn Rovers during the transfer window – joining with high expectations after his campaign last season.
The Irish international scored 27 goals in 44 league outings last season – finishing the campaign as the division’s top scorer.
He wasted no time in making an impact for the Tractor Boys, scoring on his first start against Pep Guardiola’s City side – earning him a start for the clash against Fulham