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Coppola Fears World Cup Spot Amid Brighton Struggles

12/23/2025

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Diego Coppola, a 21-year-old defender for Brighton & Hove Albion, fears dwindling Italy World Cup prospects for 2026.
He made his first league start in a 0-0 draw with Sunderland as key players were unavailable.
Coppola has 17 minutes since arriving from Hellas Verona and needs more experience to secure a squad spot.
He remains unsure about a January transfer but values his team, as Brighton prepares for Arsenal.

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Diego Coppola, a 21-year-old defender for Brighton & Hove Albion, fears dwindling Italy World Cup prospects for 2026.
He made his first league start in a 0-0 draw with Sunderland as key players were unavailable.
Coppola has 17 minutes since arriving from Hellas Verona and needs more experience to secure a squad spot.
He remains unsure about a January transfer but values his team, as Brighton prepares for Arsenal.