Brighton Team News Page 106 - Soccer

2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Bafana Bafana's Broos assesses Tau's fitness ahead of Ghana encounter ' Goal.com Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has assessed the physical fitness of star player Percy Tau ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Ghana on Monday at the FNB Stadium in J...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM

'That win was for you' - Mwepu dedicates Zambia win vs Mauritania to new President Hichilema ' Goal.com Zambia captain Enock Mwepu says the team’s 2-1 win against Mauritania was a dedication to newly elected President Hakainde Hichilema.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Broos explains why he subbed Tau during Bafana Bafana's Zimbabwe draw ' Goal.com Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos felt that Al Ahly striker Percy Tau was far from his usual best during Friday’s 0-0 draw against Zimbabwe in a 2022 World Cup Group G qualifier...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM

What Brighton can expect from Marc Cucurella, the defence-first full-back known as 'The Hair' Andy Naylor, Dermot Corrigan and Tom Worville discuss Brighton's £15 million signing and what he will add to Graham Potter's squad

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Steven Alzate - Benched for past two games Alzate has made one start through Brighton's opening three matches of the season.

Impact Alzate started Brighton's opening match of the season at Burnley, registering 72 minutes on the pitch. The midfielder will likely continue in a back up role throughout the year and doesn't offer much fantasy appeal.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Lallana - Quiet to start year Lallana has started two of Brighton's three matches to open the new season.

Impact Lallana has started both of Brighton's past two matches but has done little during his time on the pitch. The midfielder has a combined 184 of a possible 270 minutes on the pitch and has failed to register a shot, cross or create a chance thus far.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Cucurella - Signs with Brighton Cucurella has completed a move to Brighton, signing a five-year deal from Getafe.

Impact Cucurella is a nice signing for Brighton just before the end of the window. He gives them another option on the left wing, an area they've struggled with when Solly March has been hurt. He's started 37 matches each of the last two seasons at Getafe and while he doesn't have huge numbers, scoring four goals with seven assists in that period, he's done it from 56 shots and 92 chances created.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Hopeful to return after break March is hopeful to return from a minor hamstring strain after the break, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact March is hopeful to return after the break, but with any hamstring injury, that's far from certain. He'll need at least a few days of training before he's considered to start and until then, Brighton will have to figure out the left flank after Jakub Moder started there against Everton.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Plays 45 minutes off bench Veltman (close contact) played 45 minutes off the bench in Saturday's loss against Everton, creating two chances and committing three fouls.

Impact Originally expected to be out until after the break, Veltman was back in the squad Saturday and came on for Adam Mac Allister after half. With more training under his belt, there's a good bet he'll be back in the XI after the break having made 25 starts last season.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Everton beats Brighton 2-0 despite Richarlison penalty spat

Dominic Calvert-Lewin had to negotiate the ball from teammate Richarlison before converting a second-half penalty in Everton’s 2-0 victory over Brighton in the Premier League

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Solly March - Misses Everton match March wasn't in the squad Saturday against Everton because of an injured suffered midweek.

Impact March apparently suffered an injury midweek, though it wasn't mentioned by manager Graham Potter in his press conference. It's unclear on the issue, though he'll get two weeks to recover over the break. If he's forced to miss more time, Joel Veltman could be back in the squad next match and Jakub Moder started at left-back Saturday.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Trossard - Fires five shots Trossard took five shots (two on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Everton.

Impact Trossard was held off the scoresheet but was active going forward for Brighton on Saturday. The attacker managed just one chance created and one cross, but his five shots led Brighton in the loss.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Sanchez - Beaten twice in loss Sanchez allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Everton.

Impact Sanchez allowed a goal in each half including the second from the penalty spot. The keeper has now allowed three goals in three league starts while his three saves doubled his season total to six.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Decent in defeat Gross took one shot (on goal), crossed eight times (four accurate), created three chances and made four tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Everton.

Impact Gross was held off the scoresheet but played well during Saturday's defeat to Everton. The midfielder finished with team-high totals in crosses, chances created and tackles in the loss.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Ties for team-high chances created Maupay took two off target shots and created three chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Everton.

Impact Maupay was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Brighton were shutout on Saturday. The forward finished with the second highest amount of shots on the team while his three chances created tied for the team-high total in the loss.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Makes bench Saturday Welbeck (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Everton.

Impact Welbeck is back in the squad Saturday, surprisingly one match before the international break. If well enough to play, he may be who comes on for Neal Maupay and his injured shoulder, but it wouldn't be surprising if Welbeck wasn't used given that he had a muscle injury.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Starting against Everton Maupay (shoulder) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Everton.

Impact It looks like Maupay will play through pain Saturday, but that also means a full 90 may not be likely, depending how well the meds work. He's scored in each of the first two matches, so he should get attention, but a lack of a full 90 could limit his chances up front.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tau: Al Ahly confirm signing of Bafana Bafana star ' Goal.com Egyptian giants Al Ahly have announced the signing of Percy Tau as their new player from Brighton and Hove Albion.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Tau: Al Ahly look set to complete signing of Bafana Bafana and Brighton and Hove Albion star ' Goal.com South Africa international Percy Tau has been caught shooting in Al Ahly colours in what could be his unveiling video ahead of his move to Al Ahly.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Tariq Lamptey - Continues to make progress Lamptey is making progress on his hamstring injury and is expected to ramp up training over the international break, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Brighton are taking things as slow as possible given Lamptey's setbacks from this injury. He's been on the pitch for a couple weeks, but it looks like they'll use the break to ramp up his fitness and get him in training. If all goes well, he'll hope to be an option at some point in September.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enock Mwepu - Could be option Saturday Mwepu (undisclosed) has an outside chance of being available for Saturday's match against Everton, according to manager Graham Potter. "Enock is a lot better than he was yesterday,...

Impact This isn't a serious injury for Mwepu, but it doesn't seem like he'll be an option to start Saturday. At best, he'll get a few minutes off the bench. No matter, he'll try and recover completely over the international break and then be ready to fight for starts come September.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Back in training Welbeck (hamstring) is back in training and could be an option off the bench Saturday against Everton, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Welbeck has missed the last month with a hamstring injury and while he's closer to a return, that doesn't mean he'll get significant minutes before the international break. The good news is that he's closer to health and should be full go following the international break.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Training, late test for Saturday Maupay (shoulder) trained Thursday and is a late test for Saturday's match against Everton, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Maupay suffered the injury last week and similar to Ilkay Gundogan, it looks like he'll try and play through the pain. There's a chance he starts Saturday, but even if he does, it doesn't seem like he's ready for a full 90 and if he doesn't start, Aaron Connolly is in line to get the call up front.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enock Mwepu - Leaves injured in midweek match Mwepu was forced off after a collision in Tuesday's League Cup match. According to manager Graham Potter, "He is not too bad. He was a bit sore initially but I think he feels bette...

Impact This doesn't seem like a major injury, but it doesn't mean he'll be back in the starting XI Saturday. He needs some time on the pitch to acclimate to the Premier League and while the time will come, he may not see many starts the first couple months. He started the opener and then was removed at halftime for tactical reasons.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bissouma vs Etebo: Midfield showings demonstrated managers' different styles ' Goal.com Brighton & Hove Albion star Yves Bissouma dominated the encounter at the Amex, while Watford's Oghenekaro Etebo was handicapped by Xisco's rather passive approach.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM

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Everton beats Brighton 2-0 despite Richarlison penalty spat