Graham Potter claims ‘the sky is the limit’ for Tariq Lamptey

Graham Potter claims ‘the sky is the limit’ for Tariq Lamptey and promises not to block him from playing for the England U21s despite having only returned from injury

  • Lamptey could get another opportunity for the England Under 21s next month
  • Potter will not block a call-up even even though he just returned from an injury 
  • Right-back has been sidelined since last December with a hamstring issue 


Graham Potter has claimed ‘the sky is the limit’ for Brighton‘s Tariq Lamptey.

The 20-year-old is an emerging option in a congested but exciting list of English right-backs and could get another opportunity for the England U21s next month.

With Lee Carsley poised to name his squad, Brighton boss Potter will not block a call-up even though his star youngster has just returned from a serious long-term hamstring injury.

Boss Graham Potter has claimed ‘the sky is the limit’ for Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey (above)

‘I think it is something we have to be happy with because it means he is back playing, and he is fit,’ Potter said. ‘It is a conversation between Tariq, Lee and the medical guys.

‘We are always a club that supports international football and players playing for their countries, so we would be delighted with that.’

The full-back played 45 minutes against Swansea in in midweek, his first taste of first-team action since December last year.

Potter revealed Lamptey’s emotions ranged from disappointment to anger during his injury absence and gave credit to his mental strength and character.

‘He is an amazing person, an amazing lad,’ Potter added.

The Brighton manager (above) also said that the 20-year-old was an 'amazing person'

The Brighton manager (above) also said that the 20-year-old was an ‘amazing person’

Additionally, Potter will not block Lamptey's potential call-up to the England U21s even though his star youngster has just returned from a serious long-term hamstring injury

Additionally, Potter will not block Lamptey’s potential call-up to the England U21s even though his star youngster has just returned from a serious long-term hamstring injury

‘Everyone here would just say the same, everyone loves him. When you have that feeling for someone you want everything to go well for him.

‘I must say how he has conducted himself, how he has worked, it is inspirational really to everybody. His resilience, his mental strength and his capacity to deal with adversity – I think that is credit to him and his family.’

Potter still remained cautious in rushing back Lamptey and he is likely to start on the bench in Monday night’s match at Crystal Palace.

‘It’s important not to look too far ahead and is important to have a plan about how to deal with him.

‘Now it is about staying as focused as we can and being as present as we can with him, not getting carried away with anything and just seeing if we can get him on the pitch for us.’

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