DANNY WELBECK NEWS

Danny Welbeck has yet to score for Brighton this season, but he spies goals under De Zerbi Danny Welbeck hasn't been scoring yet, but changes under Roberto De Zerbi should increase his chances

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Assists Saturday Welbeck assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Liverpool.

Impact Welbeck provided one assist on two chances created in what was truly his best performance of the season. The forward has remained a consistent starter in a Brighton team that seem to be improving throughout the early stages of the campaign. While Welbeck seems to have lost a step he still offers some fantasy upside due to his position and ability to link up with the red-hot Leandro Trossard.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Brighton Welbeck has signed a two-year contract extension with Brighton, the club announced Friday.

Impact Welbeck has tallied 12 goals and four assists across 51 Premier League appearances (34 starts) since joining Brighton in 2020, and the 31-year-old has now signed on through the 2023/24 campaign. He should remain the No. 1 option up front with Neal Maupay sometimes lining up alongside him as well.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Man United Welbeck took five shots and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Manchester United. He also made an interception and won two of three tackles in the match, and he create...

Impact Welbeck set up Pascal Gross' opening goal on Sunday and otherwise had an excellent attacking display against his former club. If he can stay healthy then he has the potential for a really productive season up front with Brighton.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton's Danny Welbeck: 'I can still breeze past players in this league' Danny Welbeck will play for Brighton for at least another year. He says he can still breeze past players and has many years left in him.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores, assists in win Welbeck scored a goal off four shots (two on target), made an assist and created three chances during Sunday's 3-1 win over West Ham.

Impact Welbeck had another big performance here, being involved in many dangerous plays, both finishing and creating for his teammates, and was rewarded for his efforts during the closing stages of the match. First, in the 80th minute, he made a big play to assist Pascal Gross' goal that gave his side a 2-1 lead. Then, the forward headed home a corner from the right to seal the 3-1 win for Brighton. Over 25 league appearances (15 starts), Welbeck had six and two assists, with three goals and two assists coming over the last five. The strong finish made his contract renewal a priority in Brighton and, according to manager Graham Potter, sides are "really close" to reach an agreement.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton 3-1 West Ham: Goals from Joel Veltman, Pascal Gross and Danny Welbeck deliver turnaround victory to end Hammers' hopes of Europa League Match report and highlights as West Ham miss out on sixth place and the Europa League

MAY 22, 2022 • SKY.COM

Goal contribution during start Welbeck scored one goal across 90 minutes during a 1-1 draw Sunday against Leeds United.

Impact Welbeck has six goal contributions (five goals and one assist) across the 2021-22 English Premier League. He logged half of those from April 24 until now. Welbeck's recent statistical output is helping him earn starts, forcing Neal Maupay to be a substitute.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Welbeck took three shots (two on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Wolverhampton. He also made a clearance in the match, and he created four chances ove...

Impact Welbeck has been playing his best football in some time this month, with 13 shots (seven on target) and 10 chances created in six appearances since the start of April, and he set up a Leandro Trossard strike Saturday to go along with the goal he scored himself last weekend. He will want to extend that form into May as next weekend he faces his former club Manchester United, which have conceded 52 times in 35 Premier League matches.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Welbeck scored one goal from four shots (four on goal) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Southampton.

Impact Welbeck was able to score for the first time in four months and interestingly, each time he's found the net this season he's kept all of his shots on target as well. As he's now started four times in the last five matches, he could stick around against Wolverhampton, which have conceded 29 goals in 33 matches.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leicester throws away lead again to draw 1-1 with Brighton

Danny Welbeck recovered a point for Brighton as Leicester threw away another lead

JANUARY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Leicester Welbeck subbed into Sunday's match against Leicester City in the 62nd minute and he scored a goal in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Welbeck headed in the equalizer in the 82nd minute on Saturday, his third goal of the season. He has started just one Premier League match since September for Brighton, and he will likely continue to be used as an impact substitute after the international break.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tired Chelsea draws at Brighton, title further out of reach

Winning the Premier League title is looking more unlikely for Chelsea each passing week

JANUARY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Chelsea Welbeck subbed into Wednesday's clash against Chelsea in the 80th minute and he scored a goal in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Welbeck produced a stoppage-time equalizer Wednesday in what was just his second appearance since September after recovering from a hamstring injury. He is continuing to work his way back to full fitness, and could be back in the starting lineup against Everton at the weekend.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal, Chelsea, City, Spurs play on Boxing Day

The Premier League is the only major competition playing with its Boxing Day program on Sunday, although three of the nine games were postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Available for Boxing Day Welbeck (hamstring) will be available for Sunday's match against Brentford, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact It's the first update on Welbeck in more than a month and he's surprisingly ready to play again. While he's unlikely to start Sunday as he's not played since September, he'll provide minutes off the bench for the busy fixture list ahead, likely taking the spot of Aaron Connolly.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in December Welbeck (hamstring) is progressing quicker than expected and could return before January, according to manager Graham Potter. "I would say there is a good chance of him returning b...

Impact Welbeck underwent surgery on his hamstring last month and a return in December is by no means guaranteed. The team went through almost a year-long wait with Tariq Lamptey, so it'd be a surprise if they brought Welbeck back too fast. For now, it's still hard to see him playing before the New Year.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for surgery Welbeck will need to undergo surgery to repair his damaged hamstring and should be considered out indefinitely. Manager Graham Potter told reporters, "Both Danny Welbeck and Steven...

Impact While the team didn't provide a specific timeline for Welbeck's recovery, fantasy players should probably expect the forward to be sidelined for at least three months. Prior to getting hurt, Welbeck made three straight appearances in the starting XI and should return to being a regular starter once given the all-clear.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing specialist for injury Welbeck is "seeing a specialist" for his hamstring injury and will likely miss Saturday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Welbeck has dealt with constant muscle injuries the last few years and there's no reason to think he'll return a week after tweaking this one. The hope is that it doesn't keep him out past the international break. Alexis Mac Allister is an option to enter the XI again.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks hamstring in draw Welbeck had one shot on target before leaving in the 76th minute of Monday's match against Crystal Palace with a hamstring issue, according to manager Graham Potter. "Danny (Welbec...

Impact On a short week, there's a decent chance Welbeck won't be ready to start Saturday. He missed the first few matches of the season because of a hamstring injury and it appears like he'll miss Saturday's game before the break in order to not make things worse, likely forcing Brighton into another formation change.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in upset Welbeck scored once on two shots on goal during Sunday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Impact Welbeck scored his first goal of the season during Sunday's upset win and will look to use two straight starts to kick start his season. The forward has plenty of ability, but has never gotten over five goals in a season, next up is a Monday trip to Crystal Palace.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE