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Joins Leipzig on loan Gruda has joined Leipzig on loan from Brighton until the end of the season, his parent club announced. "Brajan wants regular football, and we are not able to guarantee him that in...

Impact Gruda joined Brighton from Mainz in the summer of 2024 after a breakthrough season in the Bundesliga and has made 45 appearances for the Seagulls across all competitions, scoring four goals and providing eight assists.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unused substitute Saturday Gruda (undisclosed) remained an unused substitute in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Everton, confirming he is back available for Brighton.

Impact Gruda returned to the match squad during Saturday's clash against the Toffees after overcoming a small issue suffered in training and remained an unused substitute. The forward is expected to be a rotational option when the whole squad is fit, therefore his return didn't impact the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with injury Gruda (undisclosed) is dealing with an apparent injury and ruled out for Saturday's clash against Fulham, according to Andy Naylor from The Athletic.

Impact Gruda didn't make the squad for Saturday's clash against the Cottagers after dealing with an apparent injury. The attacking midfielder will likely be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of the issue and the timeline he will require to come back. Gruda has been a regular starter for the Seagulls, therefore his absence forces a change in the starting squad, with Diego Gomez starting on the right wing and Pascal Gross getting the number 10 role on Saturday.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Appears from bench Gruda recorded no stats in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Manchester City.

Impact Gruda dropped to the bench after he earned the start last time out, starting in five of the club's past eight games. He would only appear for 13 minutes, not registering any significant stats. That said, he has yet to earn a goal since earning the raise in minutes, with one goal and an assist all season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Bees Gruda (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Brentford.

Impact Gruda has cleared his minor knee injury over the international break and is back available for Saturday's clash against the Bees. That said, he returns to a place on the bench for the Seagulls and is expected to keep that role moving forward. His presence will give the team depth and cover in the wide areas if needed during the match.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fully recovered from injury Gruda (knee) fully recovered from his injury and is available for Saturday's clash against Brentford, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to Johnny Cantor...

Impact Gruda has cleared his minor knee injury over the international break and is back available for Saturday's clash against the Bees. That said, his return won't impact the starting squad since he is expected to be a bench option for the Seagulls moving forward.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready yet Gruda (knee) won't be an option for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.

Impact Gruda is still recovering from his knee injury and isn't yet an option for Sunday's clash against Palace. The midfielder has mainly been a bench option for the Seagulls this season, therefore his absence doesn't impact the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Gruda (knee) remains out for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference. "Also, the players who are still affected by small issues st...

Impact Gruda has been dealing with a knee issue and will likely miss a third game in a row since the game against Leeds United on Saturday is coming too soon for the attacking midfielder, except a late minute surprise. That said, coach Fabian Hurzeler look optimistic, suggesting Gruda could potentially return for next Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace if everything goes as planned. The attacking midfielder has mainly been a bench option this season and is expected to hold that role once fully back fit for the Seagulls.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Man United Gruda (knee) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Manchester United.

Impact Gruda was initially deemed a late call for this clash, but he won't be available off the bench. He's reportedly close to being fit enough to see action, so he might be able to return when Brighton take on Leeds United on Saturday, Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Saturday Gruda (knee) is close to return and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Manchester United, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference.

Impact Gruda is very close to making his return from a knee injury that made him miss the last game. The attacking midfielder will likely be assessed after the final training session to determine if he can make the match squad against the Red Devils on Saturday. Gruda has mainly been a bench option for the Seagulls and is expected to keep that role if fit.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Newcastle Gruda (knee) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Newcastle, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.

Impact Gruda suffered a knee injury during international duty with the German U21 team and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against the Magpies. This is a blow for the Seagulls as they don't have fully fit options in the frontline, with several forwards also dealing with issues. That said, Gruda has mostly been a bench option this season and his absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from national team Gruda (knee) was forced to withdraw from the German U21 team, and is questionable for Saturday's clash with Newcastle.

Impact Gruda didn't play with the German U21 team during the international break due to the knee issue, though the injury isn't thought to be serious. Gruda will need to pass some late fitness tests to get fit for Saturday's showdown with Newcastle, if he's fit he should be a contributor, though he's only started two matches this season.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chance creation and assist Gruda logged a chance created and an assist during Brighton & Hove Albion's 3-1 win Saturday at Chelsea.

Impact Gruda's chance creation is a through ball to Danny Welbeck, who subsequently scored. For the 2025-26 Premier League, the German's latest assist is his first.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Chelsea Gruda is fully fit for Saturday's trip to Chelsea, per manager Fabian Hurzeler.

Impact Gruda missed out in the EFL Cup, but he's expected to be fully fit and ready to go for Saturday's trip. He made his first Premier League start of the season against Tottenham last time out. Gruda is likely to return to the bench for Saturday's clash, even though he's fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game-winner Gruda scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Manchester City.

Impact Gruda was a late addition to the game after appearing as a substitute in the 61st minute. However, he would come up crucial in the late stages, making a run in the 89th minute to slot away the winner. He has now appeared in all three games this season off the bench, only taking 42 minutes to earn his first goal of the season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Man City Player Ratings vs. Brighton: Seagulls Spoil Haaland's Milestone in 2–1 Defeat Goals from substitutes James Milner and Brajan Gruda secured a stunning 2–1 comeback victory for Brighton and Hove Albion against Manchester...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • SI.COM

Goal, assist in Carabao Cup Gruda scored and assisted during Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Oxford United.

Impact Gruda has been left on the bench for the first two Premier League matches, totaling 13 minutes total. He got the start during Wednesday's Carabao Cup match, and did brilliantly, scoring and assisting in the first half. Unless Matt O'Riley departs, Gruda is likely going to remain a depth option for the foreseeable future.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in season finale Gruda registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (five accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 4-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Gruda filled up the stat sheet in Sunday's season finale, highlighted by him setting season highs in crosses (six), accurate crosses (five) and corners (four). He also created three chances and took one off-target shot. He finished the campaign with one goal and four assists across 21 appearances (eight starts). After showing a lot of promise in limited playing time, he has a chance to improve his numbers significantly if he can earn more playing time next season.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 3-2 win Gruda assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Monday's 3-2 win versus Liverpool.

Impact Gruda assisted Brighton's first goal of the game as he connected with Yasin Ayari to help Brighton, where they would then go on to win. This was his fourth assist of the season and only his seventh start. Two of his assists came in the late home comeback against West Ham, where he assisted twice in the last eight minutes that he played.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ices match with cool finish Gruda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Gruda cushioned a left-footed shot just over and out of the keeper's reach late in the second half Saturday as Brighton earned a convincing 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton. Since joining Brighton from FSV Mainz 05 before the season, the forward has been eased into English football, making just 19 appearances (six starts) across the Premier League campaign. His goal Saturday marked his first in England's top flight.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up two assists Gruda assisted twice to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against West Ham United.

Impact Despite entering the match in the 82nd minute of play, Gruda managed to rack up two assists in the final few minutes of regulation and over five minutes of extra time. This marked his first game this season with multiple goal contributions, and his third game with more than one chance created.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist off bench Gruda assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Southampton.

Impact Gruda made his first appearance in a match since late January, contributing an assist for Jack Hinshelwood's goal just three minutes after coming on. He also set a new season high with three corners in 11 minutes of play. This performance could encourage coach Fabian Hurzeler to give him more playing time off the bench in upcoming games, starting with Bournemouth on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts after injury Gruda (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Everton.

Impact Gruda is back as expected Saturday, returning to the team sheet after training this week. He has only started in five of his 12 appearances this season, so expect him to only see a rotational role moving forward despite the start Saturday, sharing time with Georginio Rutter and Yankuba Minteh.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, fit for Saturday Gruda (undisclosed) has trained the past two days and is questionable for Saturday's match against Everton, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Also Brajan has trained in the la...

Impact Gruda is back in the fold after a minor injury, with the attacker training the past few days. That leaves him as questionable for Saturday, as he has not yet been completely cleared of his injuries. That said, a late fitness will likely decide his availability, with only a bench spot likely if fit.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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