Brighton Team News - Soccer

Stefanos Tzimas - No precise timeline Tzimas (knee) is working on the pitch, but has no clear timeline for a return, per manager Fabian Hurzeler.

Impact Tzimas is working to recover from a knee issue that isn't expected to be serious, but there's no precise timeline on his recovery. The forward would be nice to have back in the squad, but he hasn't been available yet this season, and his availability is tenuous at best coming out of the break.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Spotted in training Tuesday Dunk (neck) was spotted in training Tuesday and should be an option for Saturday's game at Sunderland.

Impact Dunk missed the match against Arsenal just before the international break due to a stiff neck, but he's back in training and should be ready to return to the squad Saturday when the league campaign resumes. The veteran center-back has been an undisputed leader at the back for Brighton this season, racking up a goal, 16 clearances, three blocked shots and two clean sheets in four league starts.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Femi Azeez - Spotted training on grass Azeez (undisclosed) was spotted training on the grass Tuesday as he continues working toward full fitness, the club posted.

Impact Azeez has yet to make his Brighton debut after arriving at the club short of full fitness, but his return to work on the grass marks a positive step in his buildup. He'll still need to ramp up his workload before being cleared for competitive action. His progress toward full team training will be the next key checkpoint in his recovery.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Doesn't make squad Monday Ayari (illness) is not in the squad for Sweden's Monday match against Romania in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.

Impact Ayari also missed last Friday's game against Bosnia, meaning the playmaker won't be an option for Sweden's final two matches of the current international window. He's expected to be assessed by Brighton's medical staff ahead of facing Sunderland on Saturday, Oct. 10, in the return of the English Premier League campaign after the break.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charalampos Kostoulas - Logs two minutes Sunday Kostoulas (leg) played two minutes as a substitute in Sunday's UEFA Nations League draw with Germany.

Impact Kostoulas finally returned to competitive action, confirming he's ready to play following his recovery from a mild injury. Despite seeing his role limited at the international level, he's more likely to start for Brighton, having scored three goals and one assist across his last three games played between Premier League and EFL Cup play. His potential inclusion in the front line would leave Georginio Rutter and Promise David as substitute options going forward.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charalampos Kostoulas - Stays on bench again Kostoulas (leg) was an unused substitute in Thursday's UEFA Nations League draw with the Netherlands.

Impact Kostoulas had been dealing with a knock but was part of the squad over the last two Nations League contests. However, he didn't play a single minute in any of them, staying behind Vangelis Pavlidis and Fotis Ioannidis in offense. There will be another chance for Kostoulas to play during the break Sunday against Germany, which could be a chance for him to build momentum before heading back to Brighton. Assuming the injury is no longer a concern, he's likely to play a significant role over Georginio Rutter and Promise David, looking to extend a three-game scoring streak in club action.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Dealing with illness Ayari is one of several Sweden players sidelined with an illness and won't be an option to face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, Phillip O'Connor of Reuters reports.

Impact Ayari won't be an option against Bosnia after developing illness-like symptoms, but he's not the only player affected, as four other players in camp have also been ruled out of Friday's game and are currently isolated. It remains to be seen whether he'll be able to play in the next international match against Romania on Oct. 5. His availability for the Premier League match against Sunderland on Oct. 10 should also be monitored.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Comeback managed carefully Mitoma (hamstring) still needs time to re-adapt to regular workload as he works his way back into competitive action, having been mentioned by coach Fabian Hurzeler "After injuries...

Impact Mitoma made his last appearance in early May, missing the World Cup and the opening stretch of the 2026/27 campaign through an important muscular issue. The talented winger is close to making a full return, but it will apparently be handled with caution and he won't be rushed back into meaningful playing time. In that case, he'll look to slowly regain confidence and push Maxim De Cuyper from the left-wing role later in the season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hinshelwood - Targeting return after break Hinshelwood (undisclosed) could have a chance to return to a match squad after the international break, with the midfielder not yet ruled out of the Oct. 10 visit to Sunderland, pe...

Impact Hinshelwood has been absent since Aug. 23, when he scored a brace for a promising start to the season. The versatile midfielder may still give Brighton a boost before the end of the calendar year and could be included in the No. 10 rotation with Malick Yalcouye and Yasin Ayari. However, the 21-year-old's playing time will likely be limited as he makes a gradual return from his injury.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yankuba Minteh - Nearing return Minteh told reporters that a return is coming "very soon, very soon," according to Donna Staunton of Yahoo Sports.

Impact Minteh has not been an option to begin the season due to a leg injury, but is on the mend, with the forward hoping to resume action soon. This was further reinforced by the forward's comments to reporters, as it now appears he could be an option soon after the international break concludes. This will be a major return for Brighton, and in terms of fantasy, as it will add back another one of the major playmakers in the league into the player pool. He will look to claim a starting role once fit and will hope to clear 10 goal contributions, a player of quality who should give the Seagulls a decent boost.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charalampos Kostoulas - Unused substitute against Germany Kostoulas (leg) remained an unused substitute in Sunday's 1-0 win over Germany and his next chance to return will come in Thursday's game against Netherlands.

Impact Kostoulas had been uncertain for the match after requiring stitches to a leg injury against Serbia, an issue Greece coach Ivan Jovanovic described as a knock, and he was able to play through it until the 63rd minute in that match. Greece opted to keep him on the bench here, with his next chance to return coming on Thursday when Greece will face the Netherlands.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Charalampos Kostoulas - Facing late fitness test Kostoulas (leg) remains uncertain for Sunday's Nations League match against Germany after requiring stitches against Serbia, according to Greece coach Ivan Jovanovic, per The Argus...

Impact Kostoulas remains under evaluation after playing through the leg injury for much of Greece's win over Serbia. He was able to continue until the 63rd minute despite needing stitches, and his participation in training Saturday should provide a clearer indication of his availability. The issue has not been considered serious, but Greece could take a cautious approach with the forward against Germany.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Charalampos Kostoulas - Requires stitches after injury Kostoulas suffered a leg injury during Greece's 2-1 win over Serbia and required stitches, though the issue is not considered serious, according to The Argus.

Impact Kostoulas was able to continue playing despite suffering the injury around the 15th minute, eventually leaving the match in the 63rd minute. The fact that he remained on the pitch and reports indicating the issue is not serious are encouraging signs, though his condition will need to be assessed ahead of Sunday's Nations League clash with Germany.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Malick Yalcouye - Substitute role against Arsenal Yalcouye played five minutes as a substitute during Brighton's 3-0 win over Arsenal before the international break.

Impact Yalcouye dropped to a backup spot despite scoring two goals over his last three league contests, as Yasin Ayari moved to the No. 10 position. Given how that adjustment paid off in a difficult matchup, Yalcouye may not have a clear path back into the initial lineup even though he has been a reliable attacking contributor during the early weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Promise David - Still building role David has appeared off the bench twice so far in his Brighton career for 23 minutes of play.

Impact David has struggled for time since joining Brighton, only appearing in two of their five games thus far. Both appearances have come from the bench in a limited manner, with only one shot recorded across his 23 minutes of play. However, this coincides with the breakout of Charalampos Kostoulas with his two goals and one assist in five starts, limiting the amount of time that is open for David at forward. This is a rough sign for the Canadian after joining the club, as this was his time to make a role in the team, with numerous other attackers out due to injury.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Steele - Limited to backup role Steele has yet to make a Premier League appearance this season, with his playing time limited to cup competition, while he has also been named in the England squad for the upcoming...

Impact Steele remains Brighton's second-choice goalkeeper behind undisputed starter Bart Verbruggen and is unlikely to see regular Premier League minutes while the Dutchman is available. Steele has instead received opportunities in the Carabao Cup and should continue to feature primarily in cup competitions, with European matches potentially providing additional playing time. His place in the England squad nevertheless highlights his standing despite his limited club minutes.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Matt O'Riley - Limited to non-factor role O'Riley has appeared twice off the bench while logging 10 total minutes for Brighton so far in the 2026/27 Premier League season.

Impact O'Riley missed the EPL opener against Aston Villa and was an unused sub in the subsequent two matches before making his season debut against Coventry City on Sept. 13, logging six minutes off the bench. With the way Brighton's midfield has been playing in recent weeks, O'Riley should remain a backup option in central midfield, limiting his fantasy upside considerably.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Struijk - Felt hamstring during debut start Struijk felt discomfort in his hamstring during Saturday's 3-0 win over Arsenal, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per Sam Morton of the Sussex Express. "Pascal felt his hamstrin...

Impact Struijk was making his first Premier League start for Brighton in place of the injured Lewis Dunk (neck) and impressed throughout, playing 86 minutes and picking up a yellow card before Michael Svoboda replaced him. Further clarity on the severity of the hamstring issue should emerge in the coming days as Brighton enters the international break.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Vuskovic - Eight clearances in impressive outing Vuskovic had two tackles (one won), eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Arsenal.

Impact Vuskovic was Brighton's standout defensive performer in Saturday's 3-0 win, making eight clearances and one interception including the crucial first-half dispossession of Christos Tzolis when the Arsenal winger was played through on goal and also winning two of two aerial duels across 90 minutes as Arsenal's attacks were repeatedly snuffed out. He was named Brighton's man of the match and alongside Pascal Struijk kept Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres almost entirely without service throughout. Vuskovic has now started all five of Brighton's Premier League fixtures this season and confirms that he is one of the young players to watch this season in the league.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - One shot in 14-minute cameo Rutter recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 win against Arsenal.

Impact Rutter came on for Charalampos Kostoulas in the 76th minute and registered one shot that David Raya saved comfortably in 14 minutes of action as Brighton looked to extend their lead in the closing stages. He also drove into the Arsenal penalty area on one occasion to create danger before Matt O'Riley was denied twice by Raya in the final minutes. Rutter has now featured in two of Brighton's Premier League fixtures this season and these were his first minutes in the league since returning from injury.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Boscagli - Commanding defensive display Boscagli recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Arsenal.

Impact Boscagli registered one shot without troubling David Raya and made three interceptions across 90 minutes as Brighton's left back, with his most important intervention coming when he dispossessed Christos Tzolis after the Arsenal winger had been played through on goal in the first half. He was part of a defensive unit that kept Arsenal to only one shot on target in the second half and contributed one accurate cross from two attempts as Brighton built from the back throughout. Boscagli has now started all five of Brighton's Premier League fixtures this season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Struijk - Makes first start of season Struijk registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st minute.

Impact Struijk registered one shot without troubling David Raya and played 86 minutes as part of a Brighton back line that conceded zero chances of note from Arsenal's attack across a dominant defensive performance. He was replaced by Michael Svoboda in the 86th minute as coach Hurzeler managed his squad ahead of the international break. Struijk featured in the last three games of the Seagulls in the Premier League and this start was his first of the season as he replaced the injured Lewis Dunk (neck) against the Gunners.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ferdi Kadioglu - Two clearances in win Kadioglu generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win over Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th...

Impact Kadioglu fired over from outside the box with Brighton's first attempt of the match in the second minute and registered one shot without troubling David Raya, also delivering the pullback that found Yasin Ayari for the post-and-bar effort, before being replaced by Costinha in the 76th minute as coach Hurzeler made changes with the match already won. He was a consistent threat down Brighton's right side, with Christos Tzolis unable to contain his forward runs throughout the first half. Kadioglu has now started four of Brighton's five Premier League fixtures this season, creating four chances and attempting four shots.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Maxim De Cuyper - Creates two chances in win De Cuyper generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 win over Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st m...

Impact De Cuyper registered one shot, two corners and four crosses of which three were accurate across 90 minutes as Brighton's left winger, consistently overlapping to provide width and contributing to the set-piece routine that led to Chema's 57th minute header from Pascal Gross' corner. He was part of a Brighton defensive unit that kept Arsenal to only one shot on target in the second half despite manager Arteta's triple substitution at 3-0 down. De Cuyper has now started all five of Brighton's Premier League fixtures this season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Two interceptions in victory Ayari generated two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win over Arsenal.

Impact Ayari registered two shots including a first-time effort from the angle of the six-yard box that clipped the corner of post and bar in the second half, and made two interceptions across 90 minutes in a box-to-box midfield display that helped Brighton maintain their defensive shape throughout. He combined effectively with Chema and Pascal Gross in Brighton's midfield throughout a match the home side dominated in all phases. Ayari and Brighton now head into the international break in third place with 10 points from five Premier League matches.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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