Jakub Moder has actually not played a minute of either friendly or competitive football for Brighton under Fabian Hurzeler up until now.

He came close to leaving the Albion in the summer season transfer window. Had Chelsea not copied Brighton’s research (once again) and pirated the finalizing of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall at the last minute, Moder would have signed up with Leicester City as part of the offer bringing the midfielder who seems like a wedding event place to the Amex Stadium.

Moder got up until now regarding finish a medical with the Foxes before the Dewsbury-Hall relocation was cancelled. The Polish global was likewise related to Everton.

The absence of video game time and the Albion being more than pleased to move Moder on in the summer season transfer window recommends he is not desired by Brighton.

But speaking on global responsibility as Poland prepare to handle Scotland and Croatia in the Nations League, Moder revealed a various view.

Jakub Moder on his Brighton future

The Brighton Polska Fan Club highlighted remarks made by Moder when asked in an interview before Thursday night’s video game at Hampden Park about his existing scenario with the Albion.

Jakub Moder na temat sytuacji w klubie na konferencji przed meczami Ligi Narodów:
“Generalnie sytuacja jest taka jaka była przed EURO. Jestem zawodnikiem Brighton i trener chciał żebym został w klubie. Oczywiście byłem kontuzjowany przez praktycznie cały okres przygotowawczy, pic.twitter.com/tM5mJjViJl

— Brighton Polska (@BHAFCPoland) September 3, 2024

“Generally, the situation is the same as it was before the Euros,” stated Moder. “I am a Brighton player and the coach wanted me to stay at the club.”

“Of course, I was injured for almost the entire preparation period so it was hard for the coach to see me too.”

“He only saw me in those matches at the Euros, but he’s only seen me in training for about a week, but he wanted me to stay at the club, to be part of the team, and that’s basically how I would describe my situation at the moment.”

Moder being hurt has actually come as news to essentially everybody. The club had actually not revealed any sort of issue, although it would discuss his lack through pre-season and why he was not even on the bench for the League Cup video game versus Crawley Town.

But even taking into consideration that Moder’s omission has been imposed instead of out of option, does he have a future at Brighton?

Injuries and positions

Two factors can be provided why Moder has actually never ever truly developed himself as a very first option gamer with the Albion. The initially, clearly, is injury.

Moder missed out on the very best part of 18 months after needing a minimum of 2 knee surgical treatments on ACL damage suffered in a 0-0 draw versus Norwich City in April 2022.

The Albion were not surprisingly ultra-cautious when he did return in November 2023. Moder was utilized moderately by Roberto De Zerbi, making just 7 Premier League begins in spite of a prolonged absentee list in the 2nd half of the season.

Moder’s other issue is that no one truly understands what his finest position is. De Zerbi utilized him as a left winger, number 10, holding midfielder and right back.

Four various positions in 7 trips is some going. And that is before you consider the number of functions Moder was inserted into when Glow Up Graham Potter was choosing his group utilizing a live roulette wheel.

Ask 3 Albion fans their viewpoint on Moder’s finest position and you will get 3 various responses. In his Brighton profession up until now, he has actually been a jack of all trades however a master of none.

Moder in the midfield chain of command

Midfield was the location De Zerbi often highlighted as requiring supports last season. Although Tony Bloom and Paul Barber OBE did not take well to being criticised in public, the finalizing of 4 brand-new gamers efficient in playing as main midfielders for a combined overall of £100 million recommends they have actually listened to the fiery Italian.

Mats Wieffer and Matt O’Riley are natural suitable for the position. Brajan Gruda has actually played there before for Mainz. Ferdi Kadioglu is comfy in the middle of the park, although the possibility is he will suit a complete back function.

Hurzeler has actually understood playing James Milner as a complete back is a catastrophe waiting to occur. The veteran has actually consequently begun all 3 Premier League video games up until now in midfield.

Add Carlos Baleba into the mix and with Hurzeler plainly a fan of Yasin Ayari, Moder discovers himself possibly seventh option for among the 2 midfield functions. Eighth if Jack Hinshelwood is redeployed from his existing left back position.

There appears long shot of Moder getting video game time as a number 10 either. Joao Pedro has that position pin down. Waiting in the wings are £40 million finalizing Georginio Rutter, Julio Enciso and Gruda.

If Brighton had a complete fit and readily available team, Moder would appear to have little possibility of playing. But that is not presently the case.

Wieffer, O’Riley, Gruda, Kadigolu and Milner are all out for differing time periods. Brighton bet 75 minutes at Arsenal with a midfield pairing of Baleba and Ayari.

Injuries mean Moder might have an unforeseen chance to impress Hurzeler after the global break. It is one he requires to take if he wishes to have a future as a midfielder at Brighton.

Moder the complete back

One of the most unexpected stats from the 2023-24 Premier League project was Moder clocking the 5th fastest sprint of any gamer by striking 36.84 km/h.

Or as The Football Faithful put it: “Moder has been speeding on and off the pitch after recently losing his driving licence following a number of offences.”

Could Moder put this rate no one appeared to understand he needs to much better usage at complete back? Potter semi-frequently utilized Moder as a left wing back whilst quickly his finest efficiency last season came when dipped into ideal back in the last video game versus Manchester United.

The emphasize saw Moder ferret out Alejandro Garnacho as the United winger went individually with Jason Steele, producing a completely timed last man moving take on from behind to prevent the threat.

If Moder safeguarded like that weekly, he would be an appealing complete back choice. Hurzeler presently has Joel Veltman, Tariq Lamptey, Pervis Estupinan, Hinshelwood and Kadioglu to choose from.

Estupinan is simply back from an operation. Veltman went off hurt at Arsenal. Kadioglu has actually not played up until now due to injury. Lamptey’s physical fitness record barely influences self-confidence. And Hinshelwood’s long-lasting future undoubtedly depends on midfield.

Moder would be assisted much more if Hurzeler ever relocates to the 3-4-3 development he utilized at St Pauli. With his height, physicality, new-found speed and taking on capability, Moder looks a perfect prospect for such an athletically requiring position needing a gamer as proficient at assaulting as they are protecting.

But with Brighton unbeaten and playing so well utilizing 4-2-3-1, it appears not likely Hurzeler will alter method at any time quickly and leaves Moder on the fringes with no one sure how or where he suits.

It all produces an unsure future for a gamer who, at 25-years- requires to be playing routine first string football having actually lost practically 2 years of his profession to injury.