Balogun to miss Brighton’s warm weather training in Europe

Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun is not assured of making the party as Brighton plans to embark on warm weather training to Europe next month.

The Nigerian international who has struggled endlessly to earn playing time no thanks to re-curing injury and illness, last featured for the Seagulls on January 4th this year against Sheffield Wednesday in the FA cup which Brighton incidentally lost by a lone goal crash out of the competition.

The former Mainz05 ace who joined Brighton in 2018 has only managed about 8 appearances for the side and continues to be sidelined in the club’s campaign. Brighton originally planned the warm weather training for Dubai but made last minute U-turn preferring Europe instead according to PA news agency.

The club has scheduled the training tour for between February 14-16 but will first battle Watford in the premier league on February8.

Brighton have lost three of their last five matches managing only two draws against Aston Villa and Chelsea respectively, and will face Bournemouth away on Tuesday.

Brighton’s U-turn over the Dubai training is coming barely a few weeks after Manchester United scrapped plans to head for Dubai.

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Balogun’s inactivity at Brighton has equally affected his chances of a regular play in the national team with the former Werder Bremen player making appearance just two appearances in Super Eagles last 10 matches.