Herzler: Wouldn t trade Welbeck for any player in the world

Sports     5:48pm, 6 November 2025

Brighton coach Herzeller said he would not trade Welbeck for any player in the world.

Welbeck, who will turn 35 later this month, has scored 6 goals in the last 5 Premier League games. Due to his outstanding performance, there are increasing calls for Tuchel to recall Welbeck in the England squad announced on Friday for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. This will be Welbeck's first return since his last appearance for England seven years ago.

When asked at the press conference whether Welbeck would be exchanged for Mateta, Herzeller said: "I would not exchange Welbeck for any player in the world. The media always likes to praise players who score more goals, which is important, but I value his personality more and what he means to me as a player and as a person." The importance of our team."

"I always emphasize that he is an excellent communicator, an excellent leader, and an excellent role model off the court. He is in very good shape."

Weltman missed the past 4 league games due to a calf injury and now returns from injury, adding a defensive option to the team. Herzeller said: "Weltman will return and become an available player."

Herzler believes that there is a 50% chance that Mikaru Kaoru will return against Crystal Palace. He said: "We have to see how he performs in training."

Mikasa Kaoru was selected from the Japanese team's squad for the second consecutive international match and missed the two friendly matches at home against Ghana and Bolivia this month. Gruda (knee injury) and Milner (muscle injury) will also continue to miss the game against Crystal Palace.

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