Brajan Gruda - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Makes bench Thursday Gruda (illness) is available on the bench for Thursday's game against Fulham.

Impact Gruda missed the 1-1 draw against Southampton last Friday due to an illness, but he recovered in time to be available here. That said, Gruda shouldn't play a big role in fantasy. He's yet to make a start this season and has played a total of 59 minutes across four appearances off the bench.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Absent with illness Gruda was not in Friday's squad against Southampton due to illness, reports Andy Naylor of The Athletic.

Impact Gruda missed out on Friday's fixture after picking up an illness in the buildup. The attacker will hope to recover in time to face Fulham on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes Sunday Gruda (calf) is in the squad to face Tottenham on Sunday.

Impact Gruda returns from a calf injury which has kept him out the entire season thus far. The attacker is available for his competitive debut with the club if called upon from the bench.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, could play Sunday Gruda (calf) is questionable for Sunday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "The positive thing is Brajan trained really well this week, so he might be...

Impact Gruda could be making his return following a calf issue, possibly making his debut on the team sheet if selected for Sunday. His availability will likely come down to a late fitness test, making this a game-time decision. If he is selected for the team sheet, only expect him to see a spot on the bench, looking for time to test his legs after the extended absence.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Gruda (calf) is doubtful for Saturday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "He will be back in the squad very soon, maybe already at the weekend. We will...

Impact Gruda has yet to make his season debut due to a calf issue but could be changing that Saturday, as the forward was handed a slight chance of appearing on the team sheet. Even if this is the case, a bench spot is the best he will likely do after the extended absence. That said, he is probable to hold a rotational role this campaign either way, seeing most of his time off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing team training Gruda (calf) is nearing a return to team training, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Gruda is back on the pitch. I think he will be returning in the next few days to the team...

Impact Gruda is back on the grass working individually and is getting closer to a full return to training. The attacking midfielder isn't going to be an option against Nottingham Forest, but there's some hope he could be back as soon as a Saturday clash with Chelsea.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back on grass Gruda (calf) is back on the grass ahead of Saturday's match against Ipswich Town.

Impact Gruda has yet to make his debut for Brighton after opening the season with a calf injury. The good news is he is back on the training pitch and will aim to start team training before being an option for the Seagulls. The midfielder made 19 starts in 28 appearances with Mainz last season, totaling four goals with three assists while creating 43 chances and 53 crosses (10 won).

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Brighton Gruda signed with Brighton from Mainz, the club announced.

Impact Gruda spent one full season with Mainz, a decent campaign where he scored four and added three assists. The forward was wasteful for that return too, highlighted by two missed penalties on opening day. Gruda will likely play a smaller role with Brighton, though he could be decent in a more limited role.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in friendly Gruda (calf) appeared for 25 minutes in Saturday's friendly.

Impact Gruda looks to be fit for the new season, as he took the field for a pre-season friendly after ending last campaign on the injury list with a calf issue. This is great news for the club, as he will be fit for the start of the new campaign, likely to serve in a rotational role after starting in 19 of his 28 appearances last season.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Wednesday Gruda (hip) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash versus Union Berlin.

Impact Gruda missed the last two matches with a hip injury, and is back as an option for the team with a start on the bench. He had previously started four of the last seven matches, totaling 14 crosses (two accurate) and 13 chances created in that span.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Frankurt Gruda is not in the squad Friday against Frankfurt because of an hip injury.

Impact Gruda was a surprise absence Friday with a new hip issue. He'll have about a week to recover before the next match, though returning to the starting XI may have to wait. Prior to the winter break, he'd started four straight matches which resulted in no goals or assists and then following the break he moved back to the bench and a 28-minute appearance against Wolfsburg.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Active display versus Heidenheim Gruda had two shots (one on target), created five chances, sent in seven crosses (two accurate), drew five fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Heid...

Impact Gruda made his third consecutive start and once again was a driving force behind Mainz's attack, accumulating five chances created for the second time over the last three games and using his combination of speed and skill to draw lots of fouls. Goals and assists have still to come more regularly for the youngster but he's proving he can be a true difference-maker regardless of how often he scores.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Providing spark for Mainz Gruda had an assist while taking two off target shots and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Gruda set up Anthony Caci in the 43rd minute, assisting Mainz's lone goal of the match. Gruda has a goal and an assist in his past two matches and has started three straight contests for Mainz, taking five shots, creating six chances and crossing seven times.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bayern Gruda (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup to face Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Impact Gruda was listed as a late call for this game, but in the end, he'll remain as the starting playmaker against a tough opponent. Gruda has started in three of his last four Bundesliga appearances and bagged a goal against Monchengladbach in his previous match before the international break.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Munich Grunda (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Grunda has started the last two matches in the attacking midfield, scoring a goal his last outing against Borussia Monchengladbach. If he is ruled out, then Marco Richter could see his first start since Sep 16 with Karim Onisiwo (hip) also dealing with an injury.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in draw Gruda scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-2 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Gruda got on the scoresheet during Friday's draw, earning a crucial point with his first Mainz goal. The attacking midfielder has seen his minute steadily increasing and seems set for a large role after the international break if he can stay fully fit and available. Gruda is up to six shots and eight chances created in just three starts.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second start of the year Gruda recorded one shot (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Gruda earned his second start and played in three accurate crosses, a season high. The young attacker will be hopeful of starting against Monchengladbach after this performance.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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