Brighton suffer latest setback and key teenage star Jack Hinshelwood to undergo surgery

Brighton defender Jack Hinshelwood faces a season on the sidelines after suffering a stress fracture in his foot, talkSPORT understands.

Hinshelwood, who is enjoying an excellent season, will need surgery.

The 18-year-old made his senior debut last season but has been heavily relied upon this period due to the Seagull's injury crisis.

Hinshelwood, a midfielder by trade, has already scored three goals in just 12 appearances in the Premier League, playing mainly in defence.

Manager Roberto De Zerbi has had to deal with a number of significant injuries this season, namely long-term problems for regular starters Julio Enciso, Solly March, Ansu Fati and Pervis Estupinan.

The problems have eased in recent weeks but the Italian manager will now be without Worthing-born Hinshelwood for the trip home. Tottenham.

2

Meanwhile, De Zerbi will serve a touchline suspension against Spurs on Saturday.

The Italian fuel received his third yellow card of the season from referee Simon Hooper during the 4-1 Premier League win on Sunday. crystal Palace.

De Zerbi felt Palace debutant Daniel Muñoz was handled as he tried to prevent a Brighton attack after just seven minutes and was booked for his reaction.

But the 44-year-old believes his team will not be affected by his absence from the bench.

“The yellow card was correct,” De Zerbi said. “I forgot that with another yellow card I can't be on the Tottenham bench, but my players can play without their coach.”