Lewis Dunk absence explained as captain misses out for Brighton against AEK Athens

By Derren Howard
Published 21st Sep 2023, 19:08 BST
Updated 21st Sep 2023, 19:38 BST
Brighton's English defender Lewis Dunk missed out against AEK Athens due to injuryBrighton's English defender Lewis Dunk missed out against AEK Athens due to injury
Brighton's English defender Lewis Dunk missed out against AEK Athens due to injury
Influential skipper Lewis Dunk missed Brighton’s first ever Europa League match due to injury

Dunk, 31, has been an ever-present for Roberto De Zerbi’s impressive Brighton this term but was forced to miss the clash with Greek champions AEK Athens.

The defender also played for England against Scotland at Hampden Park last week and then swiftly played a key role in Brighton’s 3-1 win at Manchester United last Saturday – where he is believed to have picked up the injury.