Football has capacity to allow fans back in, insists Brighton boss Graham Potter

Potter is saddened to be playing bitter rivals Crystal Palace behind closed doors

Brighton boss Graham Potter is preparing for a derby clash with Crystal Palace. Picture: Alex Livesey/PA

Brighton boss Graham Potter believes football has the capacity to safely welcome back supporters and is saddened to be playing bitter rivals Crystal Palace behind closed doors.

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters this week pointed to the example of a well-attended London Palladium event in making a case for fans being allowed into stadia.