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Solly March - On bench Saturday March (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Wolves.

Impact March returned to contention after the minor muscular setback that had sidelined him shortly after his comeback from a long-term knee injury, with coach Fabian Hurzeler confirming his availability ahead of the weekend fixture. The winger has managed just four minutes of competitive action since his return, and the club opted to ease him back carefully with a bench role rather than throwing him straight into the starting lineup.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Gomez - Unlikely for Wolves clash Gomez (knee) is being assessed ahead of Saturday's clash against Wolves but is unlikely to feature with coach Fabian Hurzeler unwilling to take any risks with his recovery, accordi...

Impact Gomez had been confirmed as targeting a return before the end of the season, and while manager Hurzeler expressed some hope over his condition, the caution surrounding his involvement suggests he will not be pushed back before he is fully right. Kaoru Mitoma is expected to continue in a larger attacking role if Gomez cannot be cleared, with Brighton keeping a close eye on his knee ahead of the final fixtures of the campaign and with the World Cup with Paraguay looming for him.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Wieffer - Tight call for Saturday Wieffer (ankle) is tight for Saturday's clash against Wolves and will be assessed, though his involvement looks unlikely, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.

Impact Wieffer had been forced off in the 18th minute of last weekend's clash against Newcastle with an ankle injury, making his fitness a major concern heading into the weekend. The Dutch right-back is an undisputed starter for Brighton and Joel Veltman is expected to cover if he cannot be cleared, with manager Hurzeler unwilling to rush him back before he is genuinely ready.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Back available for Wolves March (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's clash against Wolves, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.

Impact March had been sidelined with a minor muscular setback after only just returning from a long-term knee injury, making his return to contention a positive development despite having managed just four minutes of competitive action since his comeback. The club will ease him back carefully, but his availability gives the Seagulls another attacking option for the final stretch of the season.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Option for Wolves clash Milner (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's clash against Wolves, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.

Impact Milner had missed four consecutive fixtures without any clarity on the nature of the issue, making his return to contention a welcome development for Brighton heading into the final fixtures of the season. Yasin Ayari had been covering in the middle of the park during his absence, but Milner's availability gives manager Hurzeler more midfield options for the weekend.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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Jack Hinshelwood - Scores one goal Hinshelwood scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Newcastle United.

Impact Hinshelwood reduced the deficit in Saturday's 3-1 defeat at St James' Park, linking up smartly with Danny Welbeck in the second half before driving into the area and firing a composed left-footed finish past Nick Pope to make it 2-1 and spark a frantic spell where his side pushed hard for an equalizer. The English midfielder remained active throughout, attempting four shots with three on target. Hinshelwood has now scored three Premier League goals this season across 24 appearances, establishing himself as one of the most progressive young midfielders in the division in his second full top-flight campaign.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Delivers one assist in loss Welbeck assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Newcastle United.

Impact Welbeck played a decisive creative role in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Newcastle United, providing the assist for Jack Hinshelwood's goal in the second half with a sharp combination in the area that opened up the Newcastle defense and kept Brighton's hopes of a comeback alive. The English forward remained a persistent physical presence throughout his time on the pitch, attempting two shots and adding one key pass. Welbeck has now contributed 13 goals and one assist across 34 Premier League appearances this season, continuing to perform at a high level despite turning 36 in November and establishing himself as one of the most experienced attacking contributors in his side's squad.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Concedes three goals Verbruggen registered four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Newcastle United.

Impact Verbruggen delivered a below-par performance in Saturday's 3-1 defeat at St James' Park, with his error in the first half allowing William Osula's header to beat him from a position he should have commanded, gifting the hosts an opener that came against the run of play and fundamentally shifted the momentum of the match. The Dutch goalkeeper also failed to keep out Dan Burn's set-piece header shortly after, conceding twice in 12 first-half minutes after his side had looked the better team in the early exchanges. Verbruggen has now conceded 42 Premier League goals across 35 appearances this season, making 99 saves and keeping nine clean sheets during that span. He will look to bounce back in the next match against Wolves, who sit bottom of the table.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Wieffer - Subbed off injured Wieffer was forced off in the first half of Saturday's clash against Newcastle United due to an apparent injury.

Impact Wieffer was forced off in the 18th minute of Saturday's clash against Newcastle United due to an apparent injury and will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. His potential absence would be a significant blow for his team, as he is an undisputed starter in the back line, with Joel Veltman expected to start in his place if he is ruled out.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Still sidelined for time being March (undisclosed) remains unavailable and is not yet ready to return, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per Chris Nightingale of Sky Sports.

Impact March has been managing a minor muscular setback since being ruled out of the Tottenham fixture, and his continued absence is a frustrating development for a player who had only just returned from a long-term knee injury. Having managed just four minutes of competitive action since his comeback, the club is clearly prioritizing getting him fully right before reintegrating him into the squad for the final fixtures of Brighton's season.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Ruled out against Newcastle Gross (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Newcastle due to injury but is expected to resume team training next week, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The...

Impact Gross' absence will be a real miss for Brighton given the form he had shown before going down, delivering two assists and creating 12 chances across his last three Premier League appearances as the team's primary playmaker. Not having him is a big blow for the Seagulls heading into the weekend, with Carlos Baleba expected to start in the midfield to cover his creative role against the Magpies. The club will hope to have Gross back in the fold for the final fixtures of the season once he resumes collective sessions next week.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Still out, set to train next week Milner (undisclosed) remains unavailable for Saturday's clash against Newcastle but is expected to return to training next week, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.

Impact Milner will miss a fourth consecutive fixture without any clarity on the nature of an issue keeping him sidelined, but the update pointing toward a training return next week is an encouraging sign that the end of his absence is drawing closer. Yasin Ayari has been covering in the middle of the park during his absence and will continue to do so for Saturday's fixture, with Milner targeting a return to contention in Brighton's final fixtures of the season.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Wieffer - Available despite ankle issue Wieffer trained all week despite an ongoing minor ankle issue and is available for Saturday's clash against Newcastle, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.

Impact Wieffer has been an undisputed starter at right-back for Brighton since late February and the club has no intention of holding him out despite the ankle complaint, which has clearly not been serious enough to disrupt his training schedule. Joel Veltman remains on standby if any last-minute concerns emerge, but all signs point toward Wieffer taking his usual spot in the lineup against the Magpies.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Gomez - Will play again this season Gomez (knee) is expected to return before the end of the season but is not yet ready to feature, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.

Impact Gomez had been given an encouraging initial diagnosis after being forced off during the draw against Tottenham, and the confirmation that he will play again this season is a positive sign for both Brighton and Paraguay ahead of the World Cup. The forward will continue to be monitored on a week-to-week basis as the club manages his recovery carefully, with Kaoru Mitoma continuing to take on a larger role in the attack in the meantime. No specific return date has been given beyond the coming weeks, but the direction of his recovery is clearly pointing in the right direction.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Maxime De Cuyper - Assists off bench in win De Cuyper assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 win versus Chelsea.

Impact De Cuyper came off the bench in the 77th minute and made an instant impact, setting up Danny Welbeck's stoppage-time goal with a sharp, well-weighted cutback that the English striker finished off with a simple tap-in to seal Brighton's 3-0 win. In just under 15 minutes on the pitch, he logged one assist and created one chance, flashing the same directness and delivery from the left side that has turned him into a steady attacking weapon at left-back all season long.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Provides assist in victory Rutter assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 win against Chelsea.

Impact Rutter logged 83 minutes in Tuesday's 3-0 Premier League home win over Chelsea before coming off for Danny Welbeck, finishing with one assist after setting up Jack Hinshelwood on the counterattack just before the hour mark. The Frenchman earned his first start since early March and made it clear he can still be a key attacking piece, especially with Diego Gomez (knee) sidelined due to injury. Rutter has now put up one goal and one assist over his last two matches and will be looking to keep stacking contributions until Gomez is back to full fitness.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Scores tap-in off bench Welbeck scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-0 win versus Chelsea.

Impact Welbeck came off the bench in the 83rd minute and struck in stoppage time to put the finishing touch on Brighton's 3-0 win, calmly tapping in Maxim De Cuyper's assist from close range for his 13th Premier League goal of the season and pushing his career-best mark up by three. He's now up to three goals in his last four Premier League appearances, continuing to deliver real impact for the Seagulls even at 35 years old.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hinshelwood - Doubles lead on counter-attack Hinshelwood scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over Chelsea.

Impact Hinshelwood doubled Brighton's advantage in the 56th minute, jumping on a turnover after stripping Moises Caicedo and driving forward on the counter before coolly slotting his finish past Robert Sanchez to effectively seal the result and register his fifth goal involvement of the Premier League season. He earned player of the match honors after a well-rounded display that included one goal, two shots (both on target) and one tackle. He stood out as one of the most complete performers on the pitch in a game where Brighton controlled every major statistical category.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ferdi Kadioglu - Scores opener in victory Kadioglu scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-0 victory versus Chelsea.

Impact Kadioglu wasted no time putting Brighton in front, striking in the third minute as he capitalized on Chelsea's failed corner clearance and rifled a first-time finish from the edge of the six-yard box to set the tone for a dominant night at the Amex. He was a constant threat down the left side, winning three duels and matching a season high with three interceptions over the full 90 minutes. The Turkish defender also showed real attacking intent with three shots (all on target), marking a season high and notching his first Premier League goal of the campaign.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Keeps clean sheet in win Verbruggen made no saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 3-0 victory versus Chelsea.

Impact Verbruggen logged a clean sheet in Tuesday's 3-0 home win over Chelsea, and he barely had to break a sweat as he wasn't called into action for a single save thanks to the Seagulls' dominant showing. Chelsea failed to register a shot on target across the full 90 minutes, marking the worst attacking performance by any side in a Premier League match this season and allowing Verbruggen to stay sharp but largely untested. He now sits on nine clean sheets in 34 Premier League appearances this season, a new career high by two, and will aim to keep that momentum rolling against Newcastle next week.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Still not available Milner (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's clash against Chelsea as he continues his recovery from an undisclosed issue, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per Andy Naylor of The At...

Impact Milner will miss a third consecutive fixture without any clarity on the nature of the problem, but the indication that he is getting closer to a return is an encouraging sign for Brighton. The experienced midfielder had been a regular starter before going down and his continued absence has forced Yasin Ayari to cover in the middle of the park, with a return around May 2 against Newcastle now shaping up as a realistic target if his progression continues without any setbacks.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Suffers minor muscular setback March (undisclosed) suffered a minor muscular setback in training that ruled him out of the squad for Saturday's clash against Tottenham and will also miss Tuesday's clash against...

Impact March returned from a long-term knee injury in early March, making this latest setback a frustrating development even if the nature of the issue appears minor. The attacking midfielder had just four minutes of action since his comeback, so his absence has a limited impact on the starting lineup, but the club will be keen to avoid any further complications as they look to ease him back properly before the end of the season. A return around early May is the current target for the Seagulls' forward.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Available against Chelsea Mitoma has been confirmed fit after coach Fabian Hurzeler clarified his late substitution against Tottenham was due to cramps rather than any injury, according to Andy Naylor of Th...

Impact Mitoma had raised some concern after being withdrawn in the 75th minute following a lively performance that included a goal in the 2-2 draw against Spurs, but the reassuring update puts any doubts to rest ahead of Tuesday's clash against Chelsea. With Diego Gomez (knee) sidelined with an injury, Mitoma is expected to step into the starting lineup against the Blues, giving the Seagulls their most dangerous attacking option available for a crucial Premier League fixture.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

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