Brighton Team News - Soccer

Promise David - Joins Brighton on loan David joined Brighton on a season-long loan deal from Royale Union SG on Tuesday.

Impact David played for Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, registering a goal and an assist across four appearances off the bench. He joins the Seagulls after posting impressive numbers with Royale Union SG, tallying nine goals in 24 league matches in 2025/26 and an impressive 50 goal contributions (41 goals, nine assists) in his career with the club. David should find a way to see regular playing time in a much-changed Brighton attack.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Struijk - Rejoins training ahead of Conference playoff Struijk was dealing with discomfort but is aiming to be available in upcoming contests, with coach Fabian Hurzeler saying "He's training now, so he will be back in the squad hopefu...

Impact Struijk joined Brighton from Leeds United ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, and he's expected to assume a significant role in the back line. The defender, who posted 207 clearances over 34 Premier League appearances last season, has apparently overcome a minor issue during the preseason. However, if he eventually needs to rest in the opening games, Luka Vuskovic and Olivier Boscagli may benefit in terms of playing time.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Close to returning Mitoma (hamstring) "is getting closer" to recovering from his injury, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Derren Howard of Sussex World.

Impact Mitoma has failed to make a competitive appearance since May while he works on his rehabilitation from a tricky issue. The winger will be one of his side's best attacking forces once he's available, but he could remain out for a few more games until he completes the final stretch of the recovery. Maxim De Cuyper could be deployed in an offensive role if Mitoma's absence extends to the Conference League qualifying playoffs and the opening week of the 2026/27 season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matt O'Riley - Trains fully, recovered from illness O'Riley trained fully with the team Friday, recovered from the illness that kept him out of the earlier friendly against AS Roma, the club posted.

Impact O'Riley returned to Brighton from a loan spell at Marseille earlier this year, having started six of 15 appearances there before falling out of favor. His full return to training is an encouraging step, though his future at Brighton remains uncertain, with his path forward reportedly resting on conversations with coach Fabian Hurzeler and continued competition for midfield minutes from Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari, Diego Gomez and Pascal Gross.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yankuba Minteh - Out two to three months Minteh is set to be out for two to three months with a leg injury sustained during Saturday's friendly against Roma, according to Andy Naylor.

Impact Minteh had to be helped off the field after 59 minutes, with coach Fabian Hurzeler noting at the time it appeared to be a knock higher up the leg rather than around the ankle, and this update confirms the injury is more serious than initially hoped. His absence will be significant given his standing as a strong offensive contributor, with Ibrahim Osman now available as a replacement option, particularly with Kaoru Mitoma also dealing with his own hamstring issue. Minteh is expected to begin a lengthy recovery process as Brighton's season gets underway without him.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Diego Gomez - Signs five year contract extension Gomez signed a new five year contract with Brighton, with an option for an additional year, according to the club. Sporting director Mike Cave said "Diego has been an important pla...

Impact Gomez has made 56 appearances since joining in January 2025, scoring 10 goals in all competitions last season across a range of contributions in midfield. The 23 year old Paraguay international came through Libertad's academy before a spell at Inter Miami, and has earned 20 senior caps for his country, including four at this summer's World Cup, cementing his status as a key figure in Brighton's squad heading into the new 2026/27 Premier League season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matt O'Riley - Missed friendly with illness O'Riley missed Saturday's 3-0 friendly win over AS Roma due to illness, according to Andy Naylor of The Athletic.

Impact O'Riley returned to Brighton from a loan spell at Marseille earlier this year, having started six of 15 appearances there before falling out of favor. His future at Brighton remains uncertain, with his path forward reportedly resting on conversations with coach Fabian Hurzeler, and he continues to face significant competition for midfield minutes from Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari, Diego Gomez and Pascal Gross.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Yankuba Minteh - Forced off in Roma friendly Minteh was helped off the field with a leg injury in Saturday's friendly match against Roma and was mentioned by manager Fabian Hurzeler after the action. "It seems to be a hit. No...

Impact Minteh recorded 59 minutes of play before succumbing to the injury, which puts his presence in upcoming contests at risk. There are still a couple of weeks before the EPL season opener against Aston Villa, and the coach's words suggest optimism as Minteh awaits a full assessment of his injury. He's a strong offensive contributor and his absence would be felt in that zone, with Ibrahim Osman now available as a replacement option if both the Gambian and Kaoru Mitoma (hamstring) face extended spells on the sidelines.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton & Hove Albion vs AS Roma Prediction and Betting Tips | August 8th 2026 Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Serie A side AS Roma to the Amex Stadium this Saturday for a pre-season friendly before their Premier League campaign begins.

AUGUST 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Steven Hall - Extends two years Hall has inked a two-year extension with Brighton, according to his club.

Impact Hall joined Brighton from Adelaide in 2024 and will remain with the team after signing an extension, joining the team for a further two seasons. He has only played in the Premier League 2 the past few seasons and is yet to get his first call-up to the first team. That said, he is unlikely to get time in the next season, more of a player of the future for the club.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Baleba - Doubtful for start of season Baleba suffered an ankle ligament injury during preseason and is a doubt for the start of the 2026-27 season, according to The Athletic.

Impact Baleba's injury forced him to miss Saturday's 4-3 win over Strasbourg. Brighton hope the issue won't require a long term absence, though his availability for the club's Conference League qualifier on Aug. 20 or the Premier League opener against Aston Villa three days later remains in question. The 22-year-old made 31 Premier League appearances last season, his third since joining from Lille in 2023, though his form dipped amid heavy transfer interest from Manchester United, who ultimately pursued Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans instead. Yasin Ayari is expected to pair with Pascal Gross in midfield if Baleba misses the start of the season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Back in Brighton for rehab Mitoma (hamstring) has begun his rehab after returning from Japan, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per Derren Howard of Sussex Express. "Mitoma has come back now from Japan whe...

Impact Mitoma's preseason had already been disrupted by a car accident in Tokyo, where he escaped injury but a cyclist suffered minor bruises, adding another layer of uncertainty to his recovery from hamstring surgery. His return to the club and the start of his rehabilitation program mark an encouraging step forward, though his timeline for returning to full training and match fitness remains up in the air as Brighton gears up for the 2026/27 Premier League campaign. If he stays with the club, Mitoma will be aiming to rediscover the form he showed in 2024/25, when he racked up 14 goal contributions for the Seagulls.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Stefanos Tzimas - Closest to return Tzimas (knee) is the closest to a return among Brighton's injured players, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per Derren Howard of Sussex Express. "Stef is the closest."

Impact Tzimas has been working his way back from the torn ACL that ended his promising start to life at Brighton, during which he scored and assisted once across nine appearances. Even as the closest of the club's injured players to a return, it remains uncertain whether he will be fit for the Conference League playoff on Aug. 20 and 27 or the Premier League opener against Aston Villa on Aug. 23.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Making daily progress Ferguson is making daily progress in his recovery from ankle surgery, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per Derren Howard of Sussex Express. "Evan is in rehab, he is making daily...

Impact Ferguson contributed five goals and two assists across 22 appearances during a loan spell at Roma before a recurring injury required surgery and ended his season early. He is expected to miss the start of the new campaign, and his fitness has come into sharper focus following Danny Welbeck's move to Chelsea, leaving Brighton needing him back as soon as possible for both Premier League and Conference League play.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Vuskovic - First session as a Seagull Vuskovic took part in his first training session with Brighton, the club announced.

Impact Vuskovic joined the club on a five year deal with an option for a further year after departing Tottenham, arriving off a breakout campaign on loan at Hamburg in which he won four Bundesliga Rookie of the Month awards and the overall Rookie of the Season honor. The center back has scored 16 goals in 78 senior club appearances and represented Croatia at this summer's World Cup. His first session marks the beginning of his integration into the squad. Vuskovic is expected to continue building toward full involvement as Brighton's preseason continues.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Gomez - Back with Seagulls Gomez is back in team training during preseason with Brighton after the World Cup, according to the club.

Impact Gomez contributed five goals and one assist across 32 Premier League appearances last season, establishing himself as one of the club's most productive central midfielders. His World Cup with Paraguay ended in the loss to France, a match in which he played 71 minutes in a more central role and conceded a penalty, finishing the tournament without a goal or assist. His return to club training now shifts the focus to preseason preparations as he looks to build on a breakout campaign.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Ready for new season Gross is back in team training during preseason with Brighton after the World Cup, according to the club.

Impact Gross rejoined Brighton in January and contributed one goal and three assists across 19 Premier League appearances in the second half of last season. He made his first World Cup appearance, coming off the bench for 17 minutes in the loss to Ecuador and contributing one shot, one chance created and two tackles won, and his return to club training now shifts the focus to preseason preparations as he looks to build on a productive return to the Premier League.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

"This doesn't make sense", "I thought we was past this" - Chelsea fans left stunned as Xabi Alonso's side eye Brighton & Hove Albion star Chelsea fans have been left shocked by the club's reported interest in signing Brighton & Hove Albion star Danny Welbeck.

JULY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Chelsea plot surprise move for Brighton & Hove Albion star - Reports Chelsea are reportedly contemplating signing Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old has been at the Amex since moving from Watford in October 2020.

JULY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Bart Verbruggen - Set for starting role in net Verbruggen is back for pre-season training with Brighton as he prepares to be their No. 1 in net.

Impact Verbruggen returns to Brighton after a solid World Cup with the Netherlands, allowing five goals and not earning a clean sheet in his four appearances, but coming away with 15 saves, including two games with five or more saves. He will now resume his role as the Seagulls' starting keeper, as he didn't miss a single start in his 38 appearances while notching 10 clean sheets. Brighton also qualified for UEFA Conference League play, so he hopes for another good campaign and helps them to another season of European play.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Set for season Ayari is in pre-season training with Brighton as he competes for minutes in the starting rotation to start the season.

Impact Ayari had a standout game with Sweden in the first match of the World Cup and quickly put his name on the map as the 2026/27 season approached, with two beautiful goals scored. He wouldn't score again or earn an assist in the next three games, although he still started and proved to be effective. He will now hope to continue this into the 2026/27 season as he looks to have an everyday starting role, a spot he mainly held during the last campaign if it wasn't for a couple of lingering injuries. With three goals and three assists in 29 appearances (20 starts) last season, he does have the quality that could take a jump if on the field the whole season. However, the squad holds viable options in midfield with Pascal Gross and Carlos Baleba also available, so there is a bit of competition in the midfield.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ferdi Kadioglu - Back training with Seagulls Kadioglu is back in training with Brighton during preseason, according to the club.

Impact Kadioglu had a decent 2025/26 campaign, making 37 Premier League appearances (34 starts) and playing 3,135 minutes while scoring one goal, performances that earned him Brighton's Men's Player of the Season award and made him one of the league's most reliable defenders across multiple positions. He capped that off with a productive World Cup run for Turkey, leading the team in chances created before the country's group stage exit. With his return to Brighton training, Kadioglu now shifts his focus to building on that breakout season, and his versatility across the back line and midfield should keep him as one of coach Fabian Hurzeler's most trusted options heading into the new campaign.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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Kaoru Mitoma - Recovering, involved in accident Mitoma (hamstring) was involved in a car accident in Tokyo in which he was not injured, as he continues recovery, according to Andy Naylor of The Athletic.

Impact Mitoma has had further turbulence in an offseason of uncertainty for the Seagulls winger, as he was the driver of a car that struck a woman, causing minor injuries. He was not hurt himself, but remains under investigation as they figure out the full length and severity of the event. Either way, this is not something Mitoma needed at the moment, as he is in the midst of recovering from a hamstring injury that needed surgery while trying to maintain a spot on the team following a few seasons of injuries. The report is that he is fully cooperating and will look to be with the team soon again, although it is still unknown if he will be an option to start the season, with his chances getting slimmer as time passes.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Stefanos Tzimas - Back on grass Friday Tzimas (knee) was back on the grass Friday, according to the club.

Impact Tzimas' return to outdoor work is an encouraging step forward in his recovery from the torn ACL that ended his season early, an injury that cut short a promising start to his time at Brighton during which he scored and assisted once in nine appearances (one start). His progression back onto the field marks a positive milestone in his rehabilitation, though his path to full training and match fitness will still take time to complete.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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