Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi opens up on Tariq Lamptey’s future

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi has opened up on the future of Ghana international Tariq Lamptey at the club.

The Black Stars defender, who missed a chunk of last season due to injury setbacks is yet to make an appearance this season despite his recovery.

Lamptey is yet to play a competitive game for the Seagulls since March and only resumed team training during the pre-season where he was involved in the club’s Premier League Summer Series in America.

In an interview, the Brighton manager highlighted the importance of the Ghana international and has therefore ruled out potential departure from the club.

According to the Italian, the Ghanaian is expected to be back to his best in the coming weeks after suffering from injury setbacks in the last year.

“[Tariq Lamptey] can reach the best physical condition before the three games per week,” the Italian boss said.

“When we start to play three games per week, we will need everybody.”

Tariq has also not featured for the Black Stars since the 2022 FIFA World Cup and missed the March and June Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Madagascar.