Chris Hughton has no problem with Brighton & Hove Albion striker Jurgen Locadia

Brighton boss Chris Hughton says he has 'no problem' with Jurgen Locadia after quotes from the striker in a Dutch newspaper last week.
Jurgen Locadia celebrates scoring for Albion last season. Picture by PW Sporting PhotographyJurgen Locadia celebrates scoring for Albion last season. Picture by PW Sporting Photography
Jurgen Locadia celebrates scoring for Albion last season. Picture by PW Sporting Photography

Locadia was quoted as saying he was frustrated with a lack of opportunities at Brighton and was thinking of leaving the club in January.

Hughton was asked about the 25-year-old at his press conference ahead of Saturday's match with Leicester today and said: "I've spoke to Jurgen and I speak to him regularly.

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"There's no doubt the comments he made have been taken our of proportion. That doesn't escape the fact he would like to play more.

"I would expect every player that's not playing so much to think the exact same way.

"I have no problem with his views. He's a very good individual and trains really well but the most important thing is he's very motivated to play here."

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