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Stefanos Tzimas - Out for months Tzimas (knee) suffered an important injury in Wednesday's clash against Aston Villa and is set to miss months, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The...

Impact Tzimas suffered a severe knee injury in Wednesday's loss against Aston Villa and will be sidelined for months to recover from the issue. It remains unsure for the time being if that injury is linked to an ACL injury or not since he still has to undergo further assessments, but given the coach's words, it could be feared.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Small setback, could be back Mitoma (ankle) suffered a small setback in training but is again a late call for Sunday's clash against West Ham United, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, accordi...

Impact Mitoma suffered a little setback in training ahead of the game against Aston Villa but could be back available for Sunday's clash against the Hammers. That said, Mitoma has often been a late call in recent weeks and will hope that this time will be the good one to finally make the match squad again after missing all the games since late September. The left winger will look to claim back his undisputed starting role in the frontline of the Seagulls once fully back fit.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Could be back Sunday Ayari (strain) could be back for Sunday's clash against West Ham United, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.

Impact Ayari missed the last game against Aston Villa due to a muscular injury that revealed to be only a minor one since he could be back for Sunday's clash against the Hammers. The midfielder will be a late fitness call after the final training session and will likely start in the midfield on Sunday if deemed fit enough for the game since he has been a regular starter this season for the Seagulls. That said, if he can't make the match squad or if he had to start on the bench, Jack Hinshelwood would be the likely option to start in the midfield in his spot.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Late call against West Ham United Rutter (head) will be a late call for Sunday's clash against West Ham United, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.

Impact Rutter missed the last game against Aston Villa likely due to protocols following his head injury during the game against Forest and will be a late call again for Sunday's clash against West Ham United. The forward will be assessed after the final training session to see if he can be deemed fit enough for the clash. If he had to miss that game as well, Brajan Gruda will likely start in the number 10 role to replace him again for the Seagulls.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Watson - Needs to be assessed Watson (undisclosed) needs to be assessed to know if he can be available for Sunday's clash against West Ham United, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according t...

Impact Watson resumed team training after recovering from an injury but still needs to be assessed after the final training session to see if he is fit enough to make the squad for Sunday's clash against the Hammers. That said, even if fully fit, Watson will likely find back a bench role moving forward for the Seagulls.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Wieffer - Assists opener against Villa Wieffer assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 loss versus Aston Villa.

Impact Wieffer had a decent outing in Wednesday's defeat against the Villains, breaking up several early transitions and helping his side establish a two-goal lead with a clever assist for the opening goal of Jan Paul van Hecke. He kept his passing simple while being well positioned in defense to contribute to six tackles two interceptions and three clearances. Wieffer has now contributed to a total of three clearances in 12 Premier League appearances one away from his career high from last campaign.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hinshelwood - Assists in defeat Hinshelwood assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Hinshelwood replaced the injured Stefanos Tzimas (knee) midway through the first half and quickly tilted the game in Brighton's favour. In the 29th minute he burst clear down the right and fired a low cross that deflected off Pau Torres and flew past Marco Bizot for the 2-0. The versatile midfielder was very active throughout the game, contributing to two season highs with four shots and three clearances before finding an assist for the second goal of Jan Paul van Hecke, that created hopes for a late comeback that did not happen. Hinshelwood is expected to get starting chances in upcoming fixtures given the numerous injuries in the Seagulls side.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Paul Van Hecke - Scores brace in defeat van Hecke scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) in Wednesday's 4-3 loss versus Aston Villa.

Impact van Hecke opened the scoring in the 9th minute when he punished Marco Bizot's misjudgement of a corner, forcing the ball over the line from close range. He then dragged Brighton back into the game at 4-2 down, drilling a low finish from just inside the box in the 83rd minute. Defensively he contributed to a season high three interceptions but his offensive stats were the most impressive ones on Wednesday as he targeted all of his three shots, an impressive outing as a center-back. van Hecke has now scored three goals in the Premier League, a career high in a senior league for the defender.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Six saves in defeat Verbruggen registered six saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-3 loss versus Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.

Impact Verbruggen conceded four in a chaotic game against Aston Villa on Wednesday, yet still made six saves, a season high across all competitions, including a strong push-away from a dangerous Villa cross early in the second half. His best stop came in the 78th minute when he reacted sharply to parry Evann Guessand's header, only to see Donyell Malen score from the rebound. He also dealt with a series of inswinging corners under heavy traffic as Villa ramped up set-piece pressure. Verbruggen stopped a series of decent games as he conceded only one goal and secured three clean sheets in the four games before this one. The goalie will look to show a better figure against West Ham United on Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Dealt muscle injury Ayari was out for Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Aston Villa due to a muscle injury, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Sam Morton of Sussex World. "A small issue with his muscle,...

Impact Ayari hit the sidelines Wednesday despite no mention of an injury entering the match, now confirmed that he was suffering from a muscle injury. He will need to make a quick turnaround to recover and be fit in time for Sunday's match against West Ham. The club will hope he is an option, as he is a regular starter when fit, only missing two starts all campaign when fit.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefanos Tzimas - Set for scans Tzimas (knee) is set for scans in the coming days after suffering an injury in Wednesday's 3-4 loss to Aston Villa, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Sam Morton of Sussex W...

Impact Tzimas would get stuck in on a tackle and suffer an injury Wednesday, leading the forward to receive scans in the coming days. That said, he will likely at least miss Sunday's match against West Ham, possibly missing a decent spell of time depending on the results of his scans. The club will hold its breath waiting on the results, as this comes in the same match he earned his first start and just one game after earning his first Premier League goal.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefanos Tzimas - Injured in first start Tzimas was injured during his first Brighton start, coming off with an apparent knee injury.

Impact Tzimas finally earned his first Premier League start and made it just 24 minutes before a knee injury forced him off. It's an awful turn for the promising youngster, with obvious fears about a serious injury. Tzimas will be a major doubt for Sunday's clash with West Ham.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Suffering from knock Ayari is out for Wednesday's match against Aston Villa due to a knock, according to Andy Naylor of The Athletic.

Impact Ayari is on the sidelines Wednesday for a midweek match, with the midfielder suffering from a knock that is enough to keep him from playing. This is a major loss, as he is a regular starter in the midfield, last missing the starting XI Sept. 13. He will have to make a quick turnaround to make their next contest, facing West Ham on Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Stuck in protocol Rutter (head) is out for Wednesday's match against Aston Villa as he follows protocol following a knock to his face in their last outing, according to Andy Naylor of The Athletic.

Impact Rutter was a late call for Wednesday, but will have to follow protocol despite not having a concussion, with the forward still needing to pass his testing. This could make him an option as they face West Ham on Sunday, something the club will hope for after he started in six straight games before the injury.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Kaoru Mitoma - Late call against Aston Villa Mitoma (ankle) trained with the team on Monday and will be a late call for Wednesday's clash against Aston Villa, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference. "He was in tra...

Impact Mitoma is very close from making his return from a long term ankle injury since he has been back in team training and will face a late fitness decision ahead of Wendesday's clash against Aston Villa. That said, after more than two months on the sidelines, the Japanese will likely be eased back in the mix before claiming back his starting role on the left wing for the Seagulls.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Late call Wednesday Rutter (head) avoided concussion but protocols have to be followed, making him a late call for Wednesday's clash against Aston Villa, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press confer...

Impact Rutter was forced off in the 56th minute of Sunday's victory against Forest due to a head injury that wasn't a concussion, though some protocols still have to be followed. The playmaker will be a late call for Wednesday's clash against Aston Villa, and if he can't make the squad, Brajan Gruda seems to be the most likely option to replace him in the frontline.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Stefanos Tzimas - Scores first Premier League goal Tzimas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Tzimas came off the bench in the second half in Sunday's clash against Forest and put the game to bed with Brighton's second goal in the 88th minute. He reacted quickest when Morato's attempted backheel in his own box went wrong and Matz Sels was left on the turf, calmly prodding into an empty net. The strike was his first Premier League goal and capped a mature outing off the bench for the Greek forward.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime De Cuyper - Scores goal in victory De Cuyper scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact De Cuyper started Sunday's clash in a more advanced role on the left wing and repeatedly targeted Forest's right side from the opening minutes. He finally broke through in first half stoppage time, sweeping a composed finish into the bottom corner after Georginio Rutter's pass broke kindly in the box. Earlier he had already supplied a dangerous whipped cross that Diego Gomez nearly turned in, contributing to season highs of four chances created and three accurate crosses. While Kaoru Mitoma (ankle) remains out due to injury, this new role and decent outing could make De Cuyper see increased playing time for the Seagulls.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Keeps clean sheet Sunday Verbruggen made three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Verbruggen kept a composed clean sheet as Brighton absorbed Forest's late pressure. His standout moment came after the hour mark when he stayed big and blocked Igor Jesus' low one-on-one effort. He handled crosses reliably and managed the tempo with calm distribution when Brighton dropped deeper. This shutout was his third in the last four games, highlighting the good form of the Seagulls. He will look to find a new one against Aston Villa on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Doing fine after substitution Rutter was doing fine after being forced off in the 56th minute of Sunday's 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest due to an apparent concussion, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press c...

Impact Rutter was feeling good after Sunday's victory against Forest despite being forced off before the hour mark due to a concussion fear. The playmaker will likely be monitored in the coming hours to check if no issues appear afterwards. If he had to miss some time, Brajan Gruda will be the likely option to replace him as number 10 for the Seagulls.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Concussion substitute Sunday Rutter was forced off the field in the 56th minute due to an apparent concussion.

Impact Rutter was taken off the field shortly after halftime Sunday, with the forward suffering what appears to be a concussion. This will be something to watch for the forward, as the club does have two games this week, in jeopardy of missing both if he enters protocol. He was replaced by Stefanos Tzimas, with Brajan Gruda as another option if he misses further time.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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