Hughton has faith in Murray
Brighton boss Chris Hughton has indicated that he will hand a place in his starting line-up to Glenn Murray for the FA Cup clash with Derby County.
The veteran striker came off the bench to score a brace as the Seagulls edged to victory after extra time in the fourth-round replay at West Brom earlier this month.
Hughton has few attacking options at his disposal as Florin Andone is suspended so Murray and Jurgen Locadia could start in the fifth-round encounter against the Rams at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton's next game is not until 26th February when they take on Leicester City in the Premier League so Hughton may be tempted to field a strong side on Saturday lunchtime.
He said: "We are conscious that we've got the extra three days. We don't play until the Tuesday.
"Glenn [Murray] has been a very durable individual. We've got a few knocks and bruises but generally the decision I will make will be because of selection - opportunities, having a strong bench and so on, working around some of the knocks that I've got.
"But if you are asking about Glenn as an individual he doesn't pick up too many injuries so, no, I'd have no problem playing Glenn.
"There is not going to be anyone playing who has been that far away and that much of a surprise. So yes, a win on Saturday is a win for the team and a win for the squad."
Brighton, 20/1 to win the FA Cup outright this season, can be backed at 4/11 to qualify for the quarter-finals by beating Derby with Murray available at 11/10 to score at any time in the game.
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Brighton boss Chris Hughton has indicated that he will hand a place in his starting line-up to Glenn Murray for the FA Cup clash with Derby County.
The veteran striker came off the bench to score a brace as the Seagulls edged to victory after extra time in the fourth-round replay at West Brom earlier this month.
Hughton has few attacking options at his disposal as Florin Andone is suspended so Murray and Jurgen Locadia could start in the fifth-round encounter against the Rams at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton's next game is not until 26th February when they take on Leicester City in the Premier League so Hughton may be tempted to field a strong side on Saturday lunchtime.
He said: "We are conscious that we've got the extra three days. We don't play until the Tuesday.
"Glenn [Murray] has been a very durable individual. We've got a few knocks and bruises but generally the decision I will make will be because of selection - opportunities, having a strong bench and so on, working around some of the knocks that I've got.
"But if you are asking about Glenn as an individual he doesn't pick up too many injuries so, no, I'd have no problem playing Glenn.
"There is not going to be anyone playing who has been that far away and that much of a surprise. So yes, a win on Saturday is a win for the team and a win for the squad."
Brighton, 20/1 to win the FA Cup outright this season, can be backed at 4/11 to qualify for the quarter-finals by beating Derby with Murray available at 11/10 to score at any time in the game.
Source: bet365.com
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