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Brighton told to 'intervene' as boss is causing 'reputational damage' to loaned out star

Brighton have been urged to act quickly as one of their loaned out stars is suffering.

12.02.26, 16:34 Updated 22.05.26, 14:51 2 Minute Read

Charlie Parker-Turner

Charlie Parker-Turner

Brighton have been urged to speak with Roma about manager Gian Piero Gasperini and his comments on Evan Ferguson.

The striker has struggled for form since joining the Serie A outfit on loan over the summer, with injuries and shaky displays prompting criticism from his boss. Nevertheless, the Irishman has scored five goals in 22 appearances for the club in all competitions.

Ferguson has struggled with a recurring ankle problem since his time with the Seagulls, and Gasperini went as far as revealing the full extent of the issue publicly last weekend when the forward was unavailable.

He said: “We’re working to get him back on his feet, but every time he changes direction, the ankle seems to sprain.

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