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Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Pervis Estupinan will miss the Europa League Group B fixture against Marseille tomorrow night – and possibly the next month with a ‘muscular injury.’

Estupinan, 25, has been a key member of this Brighton team and is perhaps the only natural left back in the squad. The Ecuador international was withdrawn at halftime during the 6-1 loss at Aston Villa and it’s now clear that it’s injury related rather than tactical.

De Zerbi said: “Estupinan is injured and he can't play for a long time. He's an important player we are losing. We can play in that position with [Tariq] Lamptey, Igor [Julio].” According to Andy Naylor from the Athletic, the Italian added: “One month, more or less. Muscular injury.”

Brighton left back Pervis Estupinan is injured for the Marseille match

Senior players James Milner and Adam Lallana are both doubts and De Zerbi admitted Pascal Gross – who has not featured since the opening group game loss to AEK Athens – is also touch and go.

"I have to decide tomorrow morning,” said the Italian. “It's a very important game, but I can't take a risk on someone like Pascal."

'Can't play for a long time' - Roberto De Zerbi confirms major injury blow for Brighton ahead of Marseille