Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has revealed why two of his star players missed their Europa League opener.
The Albion were beaten 3-2 by AEK Athens on Thursday night, which gave them a reality check as to their European ambitions.
However, De Zerbi had to navigate the game without either Lewis Dunk or Evan Ferguson.
Post-game, Albion boss De Zerbi said: Dunk couldn't play because after the game with Manchester United he felt a muscular problem.
This afternoon Evan had a temperature, and he was ill.
I think Igor (Julio) played a great game, one of the best players on the pitch, and Ansu (Fati) the same.
Ansu played very well. Ferguson has different characteristics.
He is the best scorer in our squad and Dunk is the captain, he is the leader.
He is important on the pitch and off the pitch."