Brighton Team News

Adam Webster - Set for weeks out Webster (strain) is set to miss multiple weeks, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi."Adam Webster was injured on Monday - I think for a couple of weeks."

Impact Webster suffered the muscular injury in training and is now set for multiple weeks on the sideline. The defender will hope to get back on the pitch before the winter break, though it's not entirely clear if he will manage to do so. Igor is fit once more and could see more minutes with Webster sidelined.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Second surgery successful March (knee) underwent a second surgery that was successful, he announced via Instagram.

Impact March underwent the second surgery and now begins his long road to recovery from the Knee injury. The forward is already done for the season but will hope to get back on the pitch for the 2024/25 pre-season.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jan Paul Van Hecke - Available for return van Hecke is set to return from a one-match Europa League ban.

Impact van Hecke was left sidelined during a 1-0 win over AEK and is now eligible to return. The defender has seen consistent starting minutes of late and with a plethora of injuries elsewhere in the starting XI there's no reason to think his starting role will dwindle.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Returns against AEK Mitoma got the start and went 69 minutes during Thursday's 1-0 win over AEK.

Impact Mitoma certainly didn't play at his best during Thursday's win, but more importantly than anything else he was fit and back on the pitch. With a laundry list of injuries and the busiest part of the schedule on deck Mitoma will be required to handle some big minutes in December.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Starts in win Igor got the start and played the full 90 during Thursday's 1-0 win over AEK.

Impact Igor returned to the starting XI, as expected, and was excellent throughout Thursday's win. The defender will be expected to play some substantial minutes now that he is fit once more, especially due to all the injuries the club is struggling with. Igor could see starts anywhere across the backline in all competitions.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Active in Europa League Milner came off the bench during Thursday's 1-0 win over AEK Athens.

Impact Milner was out for the first match back from the international break but returned in Europa League action. He was only deemed fit enough for 13 minutes off the bench but the defender is still a good depth addition to the squad. With the laundry list of injuries elsewhere Milner could be called upon in a variety of roles.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Hamstring injury confirmed Fati had suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him on the sidelines for the next six weeks, per Guillem Balague of CBS Sports.

Impact Fati received some bad news that his hamstring injury will keep him out until the beginning of the 2024 year. Though, the forward has been struggling to keep a consistent starting role for the team since heading on loan from Barcelona, starting just two of the nine matches in the Premier League. With his absence, Joao Pedro will be set for more playing time at forward for Brighton.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Available for selection Igor is available to play during Thursday's trip to Athens, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi."Igor can play."

Impact Igor could see an immediate role in the starting XI with Tariq Lamptey (leg) ruled out for Thursday's clash. With the busy December schedule coming up Igor could be in for significant minutes in the next month, potentially in a variety of defensive roles.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Out again Lamptey (leg) is feared to have suffered a long-term injury, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "Igor can play. Ansu [Fati] and [Tariq] Lamptey are both injured. We have lost t...

Impact Lamptey suffered the injury during a clash with Nottingham Forest and now finds himself straight back on the sideline after missing seven matches earlier. The fact that the injury was immediately deemed serious is an awful sign. Igor is returning to the first team and could see more starting minutes with Lamptey out.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Injury deemed serious Fati (leg) will be out long-term, manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed. "Igor can play. Ansu [Fati] and [Tariq] Lamptey are both injured. We have lost them for a long time I think. "

Impact Fati will now be sidelined for a significant period of time with the leg injury. De Zerbi didn't give a specific timeline but it seems that Fati could be missing for the entire December schedule. Joao Pedro will play major minutes with Fati left sidelined.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Training Wednesday Mitoma (undisclosed) took part in training Wednesday, Brian Owen reports.

Impact Mitoma was back in training Wednesday and traveled to Athens. The winger is a crucial part of the starting XI, though it would be surprising to see him rushed back in Europa League action. More likely than not Mitoma could be a bench option for Thursday's trip to Athens and a starting option against Chelsea on Dec. 3.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Set for another knee surgery March (knee) is scheduled to undergo another knee surgery and will miss the rest of the season, Andy Naylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact March already underwent surgery to repair meniscus damage and now will have an operation on a ruptured cruciate ligament sustained in the same incident at Manchester City in October. The double injury has ruled the 29-year-old out for the rest of the season. Making things even worse for March is the fact that this will be his second ACL operation after the one he had in 2015, which kept him out for 11 months.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Brace of assists Gross assisted two goals from six chances created and attempted nine crosses (four accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 win against Nottingham.

Impact Gross set up Evan Ferguson for the opener and later saw one of his nine crosses headed in by Joao Pedro. His assists bring his total to three for the season to go with his two goals. He is Brighton's top crosser (61) and chance creator (28) this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Scores in win Ferguson scored with his only shot in Saturday's 3-2 win against Nottingham.

Impact Ferguson again showed that he has an eye for goal when he scored with a precise side-footed finish into the far corner. The young striker has struggled with injuries and fitness this season and is having his minutes carefully managed by Manager Roberto De Zerbi, starting only five of the last 10 in all competitions. He has now scored six this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Scores brace Joao Pedro came off the bench to score a brace in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Nottingham.

Impact Joao Pedro was introduced in the first half, replacing the injured Ansu Fati. He headed in to put his side 2-1 up before winning and scoring a penalty to give his side what proved to be an invaluable two-goal cushion. The attacker has four so far in the Premier League and eight in all competitions. He has not started any of the last four league games, though he could see increased minutes if Fati's injury proves to be serious.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Concedes twice Verbruggen Conceded twice and made three saves in Saturday's 3-2 win over Nottingham.

Impact Verbruggen came back into the starting XI after sitting out the previous game, with manager Roberto De Zerbi continueing to rotate his keepers. He is still without a clean sheet in the Premier League this season and has conceded 10 goals in six games. It is anyone's guess who will start against Chelsea on Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Sent off Saturday Dunk was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Dunk was shown a straight red card in the 73rd minute for abusive language towards a referee. The defender will miss Brighton's next two matches through suspension.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Forced off early Fati was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest with an injury.

Impact Fati left the match in the 21st minute succumbing to a leg injury and being replaced by Joao Pedro. The attacker's extent of injury should be revealed post match.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Lasts 35 minutes Lamptey was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest with an injury.

Impact Lamptey had just returned from a seven match absence, but lasted just 35 minutes before being forced off yet again. The extent of injury should be revealed post match with Jack Hinshelwood replacing Lamptey for the remainder of the match.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Starting as expected Dunk (strain) is in the starting XI to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Impact Dunk returns from a muscle strain which kept him out of Brighton's previous match ahead of the international break. The defender partners Jan Paul van Hecke in the heart of Brighton's back four on Saturday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Ruled out Saturday Igor (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Impact Igor misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. Lewis Dunk partners Jan Paul van Hecke in the center of Brighton's back four.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Starting in injury return Lamptey (undisclosed) is in the starting XI to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Impact Lamptey returns from an injury which has kept him out of seven straight matches in all competitions. The oft-injured fullback has made five appearances in the Premier League providing two assists.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adam Webster - Suffers training injury Webster (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest, Brian Owen reports.

Impact Webster will miss Saturday's clash after suffering an undisclosed issue in training. This is yet another injury to the seemingly endless pile of injuries Brighton are currently struggling with. Webster's first chance to return will come in the Europa League against AEK on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Moder - Set for bench Moder (knee) will be on the bench for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "Jakub will be on the bench tomorrow and I think he can play 20/2...

Impact Moder is finally going to return to the bench after two full years on the sideline with a serious knee injury. The last time he was fit Moder made 28 appearances (19 starts) in the Premier League, assisting three times and proving to be a valuable contributor. With Moder back in contention he could slowly work back into the starting XI in the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Available for return, as expected Lamptey (undisclosed) is expected to return for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi."We have too many injuries - I have lost count! Dunk is...

Impact Lamptey being back is good news, as De Zerbi said himself Brighton have a ridiculous amount of injuries. At this point it's easier to keep track of who is fit instead of who is injured. The good news in getting Lamptey back is he should slot back into the starting XI immediately, potentially letting Pascal Gross return to midfield.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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