Carabao Cup: Azeez Set For Manchester United Clash After Injury Layoff

Femi Azeez is set to undergo a late fitness test ahead of Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carabao Cup third-round clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Azeez joined Brighton from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on transfer deadline day, but his debut for the Seagulls has been delayed by a minor hamstring injury.

The Nigeria international picked up the injury during Millwall’s opening-day clash with Bristol City.

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Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler revealed ahead of the trip to Old Trafford that Azeez will be assessed before a decision is made on his availability for the game.

Meanwhile, fellow Nigerian Zadok Yohanna will miss the encounter through injury. The youngster is expected to return to action after the upcoming international break.

Brighton head into the cup tie in buoyant mood following their impressive 5-0 victory over Coventry City on Sunday.

The Seagulls will now look to carry that momentum into their clash with Manchester United as they bid to progress to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.