Brighton Team News - Soccer

Mats Wieffer - Still without timeline Wieffer (toe) remains out for Monday's clash with Bournemouth, Chris Nightingale of Sky Sports reports.

Impact Wieffer may require more time to recover as he has been sidelined since Dec. 27, and there's little information about when he'll be back despite initial hopes that his injury would be a minor one. This blow will continue to leave Brighton without their top right-back option, so Joel Veltman may retain the starting job in upcoming contests.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yankuba Minteh - Available against Bournemouth Minteh (thigh) is back available for Monday's clash against Bournemouth, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to Chris Nightingale from Sky Sports.

Impact Minteh has recovered from the dead leg he suffered against West Ham United and is back available for Monday's clash against the Cherries. This is good news for the Seagulls, since he has been a regular starter for the team and is expected to reclaim his role in the upcoming fixtures. If Minteh is not fit enough to start the game on Monday, Diego Gomez and Brajan Gruda are the two likely options to start in his spot.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Baleba - Pictured in training with club Baleba (undisclosed) is fully fit and back in Brighton's training sessions after returning from international duty.

Impact Baleba should be an option in central midfield for the remainder of the season, but it's not yet clear when he'll bounce back into the starting lineup. He was quite active with Cameroon in the AFCON, making five appearances despite suffering some minor physical problems during the early stages of the tournament. His return to Brighton's midfield will threaten Yasin Ayari's and Pascal Gross' positions.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Plays full game in return Gross contributed six tackles (four won), two clearances and two crosses in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup during his return with Brighton.

Impact Gross logged in the full 90 minutes during his return game with the Seagulls, contributing to an impressive six tackles total (four won) and two crosses, just like he never left the club. It makes no doubt that Gross will be a decent figure in the midfield for the Albion moving forward and could resume the set-piece taker role he had prior to his spell in Dortmund as well, making him a precious piece in coach Fabian Hurzeler's system.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Starting for FA Cup Veltman (undisclosed) started and played 77 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Manchester United.

Impact Veltman was cleared for the FA Cup match over the weekend and wasn't just on the team sheet, instead starting as they pulled out the win. The defender has served as the starter at right-back in stints this season, falling out of favor while also going on streaks of starts. After seeing the start Sunday, he will look to continue in that spot, although it seems to be Mats Weiffer's spot to lose when he is fit.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Baleba - Fully fit, returns to Brighton Baleba (undisclosed) is no longer injured since he played 77 minutes in Friday's 2-0 loss against Morocco and is now heading back to Brighton after being eliminated from the AFCON...

Impact Baleba fully cleared the injury that he suffered against Gabon since he played 77 minutes in Friday's loss against Morocco that saw Cameroon being eliminated of the AFCON. Baleba will now head back to Brighton and have a bit less than 10 days to be ready for the next Premier League clash against Bournemouth. Baleba has been an undisputed starter for the Seagulls and should claim back that role when back.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Back available after minor issue Veltman (undisclosed) missed the game against Manchester City due to a minor issue but is back available moving forward, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press conference, according...

Impact Veltman has cleared the minor issue that caused him to miss Wednesday's game against Manchester City and is an option again moving forward for the Seagulls. The right back's next chance to play in the Premier League will come against Bournemouth on Jan. 19 if he can't make the squad for Sunday's Carabao Cup clash against Manchester United. He could return directly to a starting role in the backline, as he started in his two previous appearances prior to the setback.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Charalampos Kostoulas - Available after minor issue Kostoulas (undisclosed) missed the game against Manchester City due to a minor issue but is back available moving forward, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press conference, accordi...

Impact Kostoulas has cleared the minor issue that made him miss Wednesday's game against Manchester City and is an option again moving forward for the Seagulls. The forward's next chance to play in the Premier League will come against Bournemouth on Jan. 19 if he can't make the squad for the Carabao Cup game against Manchester United on Sunday. That said, he should remain a bench option at best moving forward for the Albion.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Yankuba Minteh - Remains doubtful Minteh (thigh) remains a doubt moving forward, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press conference, according to Andrew James from We Are Brighton.

Impact Minteh is still dealing with a thigh injury that made him miss the last two games and remains a doubt moving forward. His next chance to play in the Premier League will come against Bournemouth on Jan. 19 if he can't make the squad for the Carabao Cup game against Manchester United on Sunday. Until he returns fully fit, Brajan Gruda is expected to see a greater role for the Seagulls.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brajan Gruda - 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

Maxime De Cuyper - Three crosses Wednesday De Cuyper recorded three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact De Cuyper would come back into the starting XI Wednesday after featuring off the bench last contest, starting on 12 of his 18 appearances this season. He would have to defend most of the match but still managed three crosses in the attack. That said, the defender has two goals this season, although he is without an assist.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Saves day with assist Ayari assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Manchester City.

Impact Ayari would save an almost brutal day at the park with an assist, finding Mitoma in the 60th minute to earn an assist and level the match. This comes just after he nearly gave away a goal before nearly giving up another later in the match, both coming on bad passes. This is consecutive games with a goal contribution for the midfielder, up to three goal contributions in 19 appearances (16 starts).

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Nets equalizer Mitoma scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th...

Impact Mitoma would be the hero of Wednesday's match for Brighton after a goal would earn the club a point, finding the back of the net in the 60th minute. This marks his first goal since returning from injury and his first goal contribution in some time, with his last coming Sept. 13. He should maintain the starting role now that he is fit, with two goals and one assist in 11 appearances (eight starts) this season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Concedes one against City Verbruggen had three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Manchester City.

Impact Verbruggen would handle a tough City team quite well Wednesday, blocking three shots and only allowing one from the penalty spot, bailed out on a few occasions by poor attempts. This comes after he earned a clean sheet last time out, still with five this season. He face Bournemouth in their next league contest on Jan. 19, allowing two goals the first time facing the club this season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Charalampos Kostoulas - Suffers injury Kostoulas missed Wednesday's visit to Manchester City as he deals with a slight issue, Sam Morton of Sussex World reports.

Impact Kostoulas had just made his first start of the season on Jan. 3 but apparently picked up a physical problem. The striker, who has scored one goal and an assist in 11 appearances across all competitions, will continue to work on his recovery in upcoming days. Whenever he's available, he could be a substitute option behind Georginio Rutter and Danny Welbeck.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Sidelined against City Veltman is absent from Wednesday's clash against Manchester City due to a slight injury, Sam Morton of Sussex World reports.

Impact Veltman is a last-minute absence after playing 90 minutes in the previous two matches and providing an assist in one of them. While his status and the nature of the issue remain unclear, he'll hope to return to contention for future weeks if he's in fact dealing with a minor issue. Jack Hinshelwood and Maxim De Cuyper will get some opportunities to produce while Veltman is unavailable.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yankuba Minteh - Missing again Minteh (thigh) is out for Wednesday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Minteh is not an option and is still battling his thigh injury, missing a second match of action due to this injury. He will now eye a return this weekend in FA Cup action, although they may be cautious and wait until the Jan. 19 match against Bournemouth.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Kaoru Mitoma - Feeling well after start Mitoma went 70 minutes in the 2-0 win against Burnley and had no problems after the match, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "It was his first start after a long time. But he c...

Impact Mitoma had been out since late September with a couple nagging injuries, but he returned in December and eventually built his fitness enough to start. The hope is that he can keep building and staying healthy. When fit, Mitoma is a regular in the XI, producing one goal and one assist from six shots and seven chances created in his first six starts this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Yankuba Minteh - Still doubtful against City Minteh (thigh) missed Saturday's win against Burnley following his dead leg and still remains a doubt for Wednesday's clash against Manchester City, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in t...

Impact Minteh missed Sunday's clash against Burnley following the dead leg he suffered against West Ham United and isn't yet fully fit according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, making him a doubt for Wednesday's clash against Manchester City. The forward is an undisputed starter on the right flank when fit for the Seagulls, therefore if he had to miss another game, his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Brajan Gruda likely playing on the right side of the attack again.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Wieffer - Remains out with toe injury Wieffer (toe) is still out for the time being, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to Andrew James from We Are Brighton.

Impact Wieffer missed the last two games due to a toe injury that he couldn't clear yet since he won't be available for Wednesday's clash against Manchester City. The defender's next chance to feature will come against Manchester United on Sunday and his absence will force a change in the backline since he has been a regular starter for the Seagulls this season, with Joel Veltman to start in his spot on the right side of the defense.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ferdi Kadioglu - Five crosses in 2-0 win Kadioglu generated five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Burnley.

Impact Kadioglu attempted five crosses and completed three. He is also only one set-piece behind being the top set-piece taker for Brighton this season. He created three chances but was unable to start his tally of goal involvements this season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Charalampos Kostoulas - Assists opener in 2-0 win Kostoulas assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Burnley.

Impact Kostoulas provided his first assist of the season in his first start of the year. The attacker also had a goal disallowed for a narrow offside early in the first half. The youngster also won both of his tackles and helped his side defend from the front. He also drew two fouls for the first time in the game.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Scores opener in 2-0 win Rutter scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Burnley.

Impact Rutter scored his second goal of the season in his 15th start of the season. He came back into the starting lineup having only 18 minutes as they drew to West Ham in the previous game. This goal came from his only shot of the game, and he has only put more than one shot on target twice this season. The attacker scored five goals in 19 starts last season, but only has two in 15 this year.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Scores second in 2-0 win Ayari scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Burnley.

Impact Ayari scored his second goal of the season as he helped secure three points in a win over Burnley. This matches his goal tally for all of last season, despite being only 20 games into this season. He has taken 14 shots in the last four games, and this goal was his only shot on target out of nine in the last three games. The midfielder also won only one of four tackles in the game, making it two tackles won out of seven attempts in the last two games.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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