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Pascal Struijk Speaks Out on Brighton Start and Adaptation

Pascal Struijk reflects on his early weeks at Brighton, overcoming pre-season disruption, and recent starts against Manchester United and Arsenal.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 4:53 PM
Pascal Struijk Speaks Out on Brighton Start and Adaptation
Key Things to Know
  • Pascal Struijk joined Brighton from Leeds United during the summer transfer window.
  • A minor pre-season injury initially limited Struijk's match fitness and training time.
  • Struijk started consecutive Premier League matches against Manchester United and Arsenal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Brighton centre back Pascal Struijk discussed his transition to the club after joining from Leeds United in the summer. A minor injury disrupted his pre-season preparations, which left him short of match fitness at the start of the Premier League campaign. Despite the initial setback, Struijk started Brighton's consecutive league matches against Manchester United and Arsenal before the international break.

Struijk praised his team's character following a comeback victory at Old Trafford after falling two goals behind. He noted the challenge of adapting to a new environment while competing for starting positions against fellow central defenders Lewis Dunk, Luka Vuskovic, and Olivier Boscagli.

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