Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light (kick-off 15:00).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
The Brighton boss admits there are "some concerns" over the fitness of Kaoru Mitoma: "Honestly, it's no injury. We made a scan. Everything is fine and therefore it's just a painful thing he suffered and he has just to overcome this pain, but it has nothing to do with his old injury. We have to wait until training finished today and then we can make a decision."
When asked if Mitoma will be ready for the international window and to meet up with Japan, Hurzeler said: "Yes, I think so."
He confirmed Mitoma is the "only player" with concerns for Saturday and that Solly March and Lewis Dunk will both be available to play after they missed out against Arsenal.
Hurzeler says Evan Ferguson, who is on loan at Roma, still has a future at the club following season-ending surgery on his ankle: "I spoke to him before surgery. I am 100% sure he will come back stronger. Every player who has a contract has a future. We all know what he is capable of. He can have a big impact on the game."
He says he has exchanged text messages with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after criticising Arsenal's style of play. Hurzeler explained: "It's nothing personal and I've said it before – I see him as one of the top managers in the Premier League. I texted him and said the same thing to him as well, that I have huge respect for everyone at Arsenal and I will be the first one to congratulate them when they win the Premier League, because if they win it they will definitely deserve it."
He then says he believes he has a right to express his opinion: "But on the other side there were just things that made me emotional and I am a person that sticks to my principles, sticks to my opinion, although it created a lot of noise. I think that's important in life."
When asked if Arteta responded to his messages he said: "Yes. We had a good exchange before in general and also afterwards he shared his opinion, I shared my opinion. In the end it's football, it's about emotions, everyone defending his side, everyone trying to defend his opinion."
On whether fans saw a different side to him after the Arsenal game: "I wouldn't say that you saw a different person. I'm always very passionate. I love this game. I love working for Brighton. I love wearing the Seagulls colours and therefore I will always be 100% passionate about this club. Maybe sometimes too much regarding the yellow cards I already received!"
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