Tuesday saw the first competitive defeat for Bob Peeters and his Addicks as Charlton lost 1-0 to Derby in the Capital One Cup.
Whilst the defeat wasn’t too big a disappointment, Peeters will certainly be hoping that his side can continue their unbeaten streak in the league on Saturday, away at Brighton.
This will be the Addicks third appearance at the Amex stadium and they will be hoping to secure their first ever win there after drawing 0-0 in 2013 and losing 3-0 last season.
The OppositionLife under Sami Hyypia has only just started to click in to place for Brighton after the ex-Liverpool centre-back arrived to manage the side last June.
Brighton started the season poorly by losing games against Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham. However, the Seagulls have won their last two league games against Leeds and Bolton to help push them up the table.
Brighton’s recent results coincides with their good pieces of business in the transfer window. In the past few weeks, Sam Baldock (from Bristol City), Joe Bennett and Gary Gardner (both on loan-from Aston Villa) are just some of the names that have arrived at the club to add greater strength to Hyypia’s squad.
PAULIE’S HIGHLIGHTED PLAYERS TO WATCH:Brighton: The Seagulls’ player to watch this weekend is playmaker João Carlos Teixeira, who is on loan from Liverpool.
The 21-year-old has scored in his last two games for the club and has received praise from boss Hyypia who stated in a recent interview: “‘we need quality from the other players so that we can get him on the ball in dangerous areas and he can score goals.”
Teixeira will probably play just behind Craig Mackail-Smith, although recent signing Sam Baldock and summer addition Chris O’Grady will also be pushing for starting spots.
If you’re not aware of Teixeira’s ability, take a look at this ‘Izale McLeod’ style YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAXoVzlHtiQCharlton:The Addicks’ player to watch this Saturday is centre-back Andre Bikey.
The Cameroon-international has been very impressive since his arrival in the summer and will need to be on top form to help Charlton to get a result this weekend especially with the threat that Brighton have going forward.
As well as being a ‘rock’ at the back, Bikey has helped contribute going forward by assisting Igor Vetokele to score the equaliser against Huddersfield last weekend, which can be seen below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X06K5NQ27wk&list=UU99akEsugT_s4tv_r2oxuOQThe Line –Up The poor performance away at Huddersfield last weekend will certainly be in the mind of Bob Peeters ahead of Saturday’s match at Brighton.
In goal, Nick Pope will probably continue as Stephen Henderson is still a doubt for Saturday.
In defence, Tal Ben Haim, Chris Solly and Rhoys Wiggins should return following a rest in midweek to partner Bikey.
In midfield, the four of Gudmundsson, Buyens, Jackson and Cousins are likely to be included in the side.
And upfront, Igor Vetokele may be partnered by George Tucudean again, although Franck Moussa will be pushing for a spot in the ‘number 10’ role just behind the main striker.
The PredictionTwo good sides with two fairly new managers means a decent game is on the cards.
I’ll go for a 1-1 draw.
Comments
However with Brightons new additions, especially Baldock and their win at home last Saturday i think they might just edge us 2-1. Also that was the first time I've seen those extended highlights from the Huddersfield game, Pope looks very, very sluggish and although that was a great save I think Brighton will be eager to test him on Saturday. Really hope I'm wrong and we get something from the game. A point would be excellent in my book.
Gudmundsson to score for us.
Igor 3
Delort 6
2-0 Charlton
We've got no chance if they play the Irish Jesus !
Looking through the fixture list this season there are a hell of a lot of tough away games. Would take a point big time on Saturday
2-0 defeat unfortunately
Hopefully we play well though.
Brighton fans confident.
2-0 defeat and Big bad bald Belgian Bob's honeymoon is officially over .
Perhaps I should have included a smiley!
;o)
It's important the 2000 cafc odd fans (some more odd than others) keep behind the boys as the roller coaster gathers momentum.
I'm just so relieved that we are playing championship football after the debacle of last season.