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Potter says Brighton working to get Welbeck to full fitness

Brighton boss Graham Potter says they're working to get Danny Welbeck to full fitness.

Welbeck was close to grabbing a late winner after going on as sub against Aston Villa.

He is now working towards Monday's visit from Crystal Palace.

Potter said: “Danny has been frustrated because he has missed a few games but that can happen.

“Before his injury he contributed to us really well and he will do that over the upcoming matches.

“Our job now is to get him up to speed, to get him more fit and able to play 90 minutes or to play longer.

“But he is going to be an important player for us as we go forward.

“He has got a lot of football left in him. Great lad, great character, works hard.

“He has been frustrated of course not to be able to be on the pitch.

“Now the challenge for us is to work with him to get those minutes, to get that time.

"We have to be patient but he's an important player for us."

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