{"id":636074,"date":"2024-02-18T04:02:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-18T09:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=636074"},"modified":"2024-02-18T04:14:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T09:14:05","slug":"brighton-predicted-lineup-sheffield-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/02\/18\/brighton-predicted-lineup-sheffield-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Ansu Fati to Start: Brighton Predicted Lineup vs. Sheffield United For February 18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Barcelona loanee\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2023\/sep\/14\/away-from-the-ghosts-barca-prodigy-ansu-fati-starts-again-at-brighton\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ansu Fati<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0could return to the starting eleven as Brighton &amp; Hove Albion look to beat Sheffield United for the first time in the Premier League. Here\u2019s how the Last Word on Football predicts Roberto Ze Derbi\u2019s men will line up at Brammall Lane on Sunday afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ansu Fati to Start: Brighton Predicted Lineup vs. Sheffield United in Premier League Clash<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Watch:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0The domino effect ruining football<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE DOMINO EFFECT RUINING FOOTBALL\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fNQxiqia1Vo?start=5&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Brighton Have Lined-up Recently<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There has been rotation in goal for the Seagulls, with Jason Steele and Bart Verbruggen each starting three of the last six games in all competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Injuries have meant a lack of consistency in the fullback positions, with Tariq Lamptey, Jack Hinshelwood, Pervis Estupinian and Igor Julio all enjoying periods in the starting eleven.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Billy Gilmour and Pascal Gro\u00df have been ever-present for De Zerbi in midfield, with James Milner and Adam Lallana &#8211; featuring at times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Facundo Buonanotte has started Brighton\u2019s last eight fixtures in all competitions, mostly from the right-hand side. The return of Simon Adingra from the Africa Cup of Nations and a fully fit Ansu Fati could change this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/02\/13\/brighton-simon-adingra-lights-up-afcon-final\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2018Talented\u2019 Brighton Winger Lights Up AFCON Final And Leads Ivory Coast To Victory<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Barcelona loanee has made two appearances from the bench in Albion\u2019s last two games after being out since November with a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/football\/67664420\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">knee injury<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Danny Welbeck looks to be the first-choice striker in\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/sport\/football\/joao-pedro-injury-brighton-tottenham-b1138229.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Joao Pedro\u2019s absence<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, starting five of the last six league games over Irish youngster Evan Ferguson.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brighton Recent Form and Tactics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tntsports.co.uk\/football\/premier-league\/2023-2024\/tottenham-v-brighton-premier-league-live_sto10013340\/story.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2-1 defeat<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0away to Tottenham Hotspur last time out, De Zerbi\u2019s side have picked up just one win in their previous five Premier League fixtures in a 4-1 home victory over rivals Crystal Palace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Seagulls are winless in their last six league fixtures on the road, making it their longest run of away games without a win since December 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite Sheffield United\u2019s position at the bottom of the table, Brighton will be aware of avoiding complacency, having failed to beat the Blades in five Premier League attempts and winning just one of their six games against teams in the relegation zone this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/02\/17\/the-brighton-de-bruyne-pascal-gros-unsung-hero\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Brighton De Bruyne: The Numbers Behind De Zerbi\u2019s Unsung Hero<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After failing to score in three successive league games against West Ham, Wolves, and Luton, De Zerbi switched to a back three against Palace, which appeared to pay dividends as they found the net four times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, the Italian reverted to his usual back four against Spurs as his side conceded a 96th-minute Brennan Johnson goal to lose the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">De Zerbi has been deploying a 4-3-3 system, but this could change with Milner ruled out once again with a knee injury and the return of Adingra and Fati.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The former Shakhtar Donetsk manager may return to a 4-2-3-1 formation, which he used more often earlier in the season, to capitalise on these attacking players.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brighton Absentees to Consider<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Top scorer Pedro remains out after picking up a hamstring injury ahead of the Spurs clash.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ryanadsett\/status\/1758854916510986690\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">De Zerbi confirmed<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0the forward could return in 20-25 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Julio Enciso, who made just two appearances this season before picking up a knee injury, has returned to training but will not be available to the Italian for\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ryanadsett\/status\/1758855202206093798\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">another two weeks<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Academy graduate Hinshelwood will be out with a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BenDinnery\/status\/1757126756518043648\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">foot injury<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for around three months following surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Veteran Milner remains out with a knee injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brighton Predicted Lineup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Predicted Lineup:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GK- Jason Steele<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RB- Tariq Lamptey<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CB \u2013 van Hecke<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CB \u2013 Lewis Dunk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LB \u2013 Pervis Estupinian<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CM \u2013 Billy Gilmour<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CM \u2013 Pascal Gro\u00df<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CAM \u2013 Ansu Fati<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LW \u2013 Kaoru Mitoma<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RW \u2013 Facundo Buonanotte<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ST &#8211; Danny Welbeck<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona loanee\u00a0Ansu Fati\u00a0could return to the starting eleven as Brighton &amp; Hove Albion look to beat Sheffield United for the first time in 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Here\u2019s how the Last Word on Football predicts Roberto Ze Derbi\u2019s men will line up at Brammall Lane on Sunday afternoon. 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