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Roberto De Zerbi sends Javi Gracia Brighton team selection hint amid goalkeeper debate

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has claimed that goalkeeper Jason Steele 'deserves' a run of Premier League games after the Seagulls backup impressed against West Ham over the weekend.

The 32-year-old has played second fiddle to regular starter Robert Sanchez all season long but was a surprise addition to the starting XI in the 4-0 win over the Hammers and could start against Javi Gracia's Leeds United this Saturday when the two sides meet at Elland Road.

Sanchez, who has been the first-choice at the Amex for over two years, could yet see his shock stint on the bench prolonged though, as the Brighton boss highlighted that Steele is more of his 'style'.

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