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CanMNT striker Promise David dropped vs. Manchester City: Brighton manager asks fans for patience

The waiting game might be the worse game — but also the most important. Canada striker Promise David’s patchy run of minutes for Brighton continued on Saturday, as Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler left the loanee out of the reckoning for…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:45 PM
CanMNT striker Promise David dropped vs. Manchester City: Brighton manager asks fans for patience
Key Things to Know
  • Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler left striker Promise David out of the squad against Manchester City.
  • Hürzeler urged fans to be patient as the Canadian loanee adapts to the Premier League.
  • Brighton defeated Manchester City 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Yasin Ayari.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler left loanee striker Promise David out of the squad for Saturday's 1-0 Premier League victory over Manchester City. David has registered only 78 minutes across four appearances in 14 eligible matches since joining on loan in August. Addressing concerns regarding the Canadian international's limited playing time, Hürzeler asked fans for patience as the forward adapts to the Premier League.

Hürzeler cited teammate Charalampos Kostoulas as an example of a player who required several months to adapt before establishing himself as a regular starter. Meanwhile, Brighton secured third place in the league table courtesy of an 11th-minute goal from Yasin Ayari. The club is reportedly still expected to exercise a purchase option on David's loan deal next summer.

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