Ayari is in pre-season training with Brighton as he competes for minutes in the starting rotation to start the season.
Analysis:Ayari had a standout game with Sweden in the first match of the World Cup and quickly put his name on the map as the 2026/27 season approached, with two beautiful goals scored. He wouldn't score again or earn an assist in the next three games, although he still started and proved to be effective. He will now hope to continue this into the 2026/27 season as he looks to have an everyday starting role, a spot he mainly held during the last campaign if it wasn't for a couple of lingering injuries. With three goals and three assists in 29 appearances (20 starts) last season, he does have the quality that could take a jump if on the field the whole season. However, the squad holds viable options in midfield with Pascal Gross and Carlos Baleba also available, so there is a bit of competition in the midfield.
