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It was a comprehensive performance from Brighton as they ran out 3-0 winners over Roma, maintaining a 100% winning record in pre-season. The only disappointment came when Yankuba Minteh limped off on the hour mark. The Gambian winger received treatment on the pitch before trying to return to play, but he could not continue for more than a minute before going down again. On Minteh's injury Fabian Hürzeler commented on Minteh's injury post-match, although he was unable to give a definitive verdict at such an early stage. He said: "Of course it's not a great sign if a player has to go off because of pain, but we have to wait for the scan. "I'm a positive person so let's stay positive and wait for the scan." The Seagulls manager later commented on the nature of the injury. He said: "It seems to be a hit." "Not particularly in the ankle area, a little bit higher." On Ibrahim Osman On a more positive note, Hürzeler was impressed by Ibrahim Osman - the 21-year-old winger who replaced Minteh during the second half. Osman signed for Brighton in 2024 and has since spent time on loan in the Netherlands, France and, most recently, at Birmingham City in the Championship. However, Hürzeler was not giving much away about his plans for the Ghanaian throughout the 2026/27 season. "Let's wait [and see] how this continues and we'll make the best decision for him and for the club. "Overall I'm really happy and impressed by him." Next for the Seagulls Brighton face one more pre-season test next weekend, when Bologna visit the Amex Stadium. They will then travel to meet their UEFA Conference League qualifying opponents, likely Norwegian side Tromsø who are currently leading CFR Cluj 5-0 after the first leg of the prior qualifying round.