BRIGHTON NEWS

Mats Wieffer - Struggling to find starting role Wieffer has only started in two of his seven appearances for Brighton this campaign.

Impact Wieffer was unused for the first time in six matches when facing Manchester City on Saturday, containing his streak of low volume of minutes this campaign. He has mainly served off the bench this campaign, with 87 of his 234 minutes coming from the bench. He will likely continue in a bench role for most of the season despite having an assist this season, with more of his attributes coming in the defense and playing a more crucial part later into matches.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pervis Estupinan - Returning to starting role Estupinan registered two chances created, three crosses and four tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win over Manchester City.

Impact Estupinan looks to be working his way back into the regular starting spot at left-back, as he has now started in three straight games after only starting in two of his first five appearances of the season. He has been a decent two-way option when playing, notching five shots, seven chances created and 37 crosses in the attack to go along with 11 interceptions, 15 clearances and 16 tackles in the defense. He will hope to continue in the starting role, as he has been a regular starter when fit each of the past two seasons.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Starts against City Veltman started and played 90 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win against Manchester City.

Impact Veltman continues in his regular starting role, only missing one start at right-back all season for Brighton. He notched a new season-high for clearances in a match, registering five in the win. He's been solid this season, notching 10 interceptions, 11 crosses, 19 tackles and 25 clearances, with most of his contribution coming from the defense.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hinshelwood - Steady in versatile role Hinshelwood has started in each of his 10 Premier League appearances this season for Brighton.

Impact Hinshelwood's versatility and positional flexibility are his biggest traits, and that's been in full display this season. He's played four games as a left-back, once as a defensive midfielder and five times in central mid. He only has one goal to show for his name, but he should remain a regular for the Seagulls going forward as long as he stays healthy.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ferdi Kadioglu - Suffers toe injury Kadioglu has been reported to have suffered a tear in his toe and was removed from the Turkish squad for Saturday's match, according to his team.

Impact Kadioglu's injury extent is finally being released after missing Brighton's last match, with the defender suffering from a capsule tear in his big toe. It is unclear how long this will leave the defender out, with his club to give little more on the situation. Either way, they will hope he returns quickly after starting in five of their past six games, with Simon Adingra likely to continue in his spot if he is left on the sidelines.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Baleba - Dealing with knee Baleba is out for the Cameroon national team, according to manager Marc Brys.

Impact Baleba won't be an option during the international break as he continues to rehab a knee injury. The midfielder got back in training ahead of the international break and played 45 minutes during a 2-1 win over Manchester City. His first chance to return is a Nov. 23 trip to Bournemouth.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matt O'Riley - Scores in club debut O'Riley scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Manchester City.

Impact O'Riley returned from his injury absence and made his debut for Brighton as he came off the bench in the second half. It was a very productive first appearance as he scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute with a well-placed finish from inside the box.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Scores, assists in return Joao Pedro scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Manchester City.

Impact Pedro made his return, coming off the bench in the 75th minute of the match. Despite his limited minutes, he managed to make a big impact on the game as he scored the equalizer in the 78th minute with a short-range finish. He then provided the assist for the winning goal as he delivered a beautiful through ball in the 83rd minute.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Concedes once in win Verbruggen registered five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Manchester City.

Impact Verbruggen had an impressive performance as he allowed only one goal while making five saves against Manchester City. He was even unlucky on the goal allowed as he made the initial save, but the rebound landed with Erling Haaland, who then scored. The goalkeeper has now made five or more saves in four consecutive games. Next, he'll face off against Bournemouth, a team with 15 goals in 11 games.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ferdi Kadioglu - Out with toe Kadioglu is out for Saturday's clash with Manchester City due to a toe injury, Andy Naylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kadioglu won't be an option in the final match before the international break due to a toe injury. The midfielder will have two full weeks to recover before a Nov. 23 clash with Bournemouth. His status in training should give some indication of how his recovery is going throughout the break.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Matt O'Riley - Available off bench O'Riley (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact O'Riley returns to the bench for Saturday's clash after recovering from an ankle injury. He's been running on grass and working in training in recent weeks, and has now been deemed fit enough for a return to match action.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Returns to bench Pedro (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Pedro returned to the bench for Saturday's clash after overcoming an ankle injury that's plagued him for more than a month. The forward wasn't deemed fit enough to start, but he could play some role off the bench. He should be in contention for full minutes coming out of the international break.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Starting against City Ayari (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Ayari is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash after coming off early last time out. It wasn't expected to be a serious injury, and as expected he's back on the pitch straight away.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Yankuba Minteh - Still late call Minteh (groin) will be a late fitness test for Saturday's match versus Manchester City, per Andy Naylor of The Athletic FC.

Impact Minteh will be a late call again as he deals with a pesky groin injury. He was supposed to feature last week, however failed to pass fitness. Looks to be that his availability will only be determined with fitness tests, leaving him questionable for the Manchester City clash, with Ferdi Kadioglu still expected to start at right midfield.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Late fitness test for Saturday Dunk (calf) will be a "wait and see" situation ahead of Saturday's match versus Manchester City, reports Andy Naylor of The Athletic FC.

Impact It looks like Dunk will be a late fitness test for Saturday after missing the last two matches with a calf injury. He has been a late call for the Liverpool clash as well, though was given an extra week to work on his fitness. If the defender is ruled out again, Jan Paul van Hecke will get another call to start in the back line with Igor.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Might be option Ayari "might be an option" for Saturday's match against Manchester City, said manager Fabian Hurzeler per Andy Naylor of the Athletic FC.

Impact Ayari is working his way to fitness ahead of Saturday's match after leaving the Liverpool clash with an injury. With the international break next week, Fabian Hurzeler may decide to hold him until after, if there isn't an improvement on his fitness. This could then give Mats Wieffer a chance to start in the midfield with Jack Hinshelwood, especially with Carlos Baleba also injured for the Seagulls.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Late call for weekend Milner (hamstring) will be a fitness test for Saturday's match against Manchester City, reports Derren Howard of the Sussex World.

Impact Milner continues to struggle to return to fitness with a hamstring injury that has kept him out for the last month and a half. He will be in line for a fitness test against Manchester City, however could easily be held out until after the international break, if he needs to continue to work on his form. The veteran defender only made three appearances prior to his injury with the Seagulls, making five tackles (two won) four chances created and two clearances while starting all three contests.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Baleba - Ready for City clash Baleba (knee) will be in contention for Saturday's match versus Manchester City, per manager Fabian Hurzeler.

Impact Baleba was able to avoid any serious knee issues after being a late scratch against Liverpool. This puts him in a great position to return to the starting XI for the Seagulls, having started the last seven games in row. In that span, the midfielder had score and assisted once, collecting 18 tackles, 14 interceptions and 15 shots (five on target), in that span.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Matt O'Riley - Big chance to appear Saturday O'Riley has a very good chance of being an option for Saturday's match against Manchester City, per manager Fabian Hurzeler.

Impact O'Riley has been a fast recovery following ankle surgery back in September as he in a good place to get the call to the squad on Saturday. If this is the case, the midfielder will start off as depth option until he adjusts to playing in the Premier League. With Celtic last season, he made 37 appearances while scoring 18 goals with 13 assists in the Premiership.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - In contention for weekend Pedro (ankle) was featured back in team training Thursday and will be in contention for Saturday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Pedro has been in training with the team and is looking fit to play this weekend. He was left off from the squad that played against Liverpool, but after an additional week of fitness training, he is likely to start the game on the bench. The midfielder has started three times in four appearances in Premier League play this season, scoring twice before prior injury with his last contest played on Sep 22.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Six saves in loss Verbruggen had six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Verbruggen faced eight shots and stopped six of them, nearly doing enough to salvage a point. The goalkeeper was brilliant, especially in the second half as Liverpool ramped up the pressure. He wasn't able to keep the clean sheet as a pair of late goals left him without anything to show for his excellent day.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Assists in loss Welbeck assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Welbeck provided an assist for the only goal during Saturday's loss, but he also missed a glorious chance for an equalizer. The striker remains the top choice in the starting XI, though he's not as lethal in front of net as he once way. Welbeck should continue to see plenty of chances in a strong attack.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ferdi Kadioglu - Scores brilliantly Kadioglu scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Kadioglu scored an incredible finish to open the scoring during Saturday's clash. In the end it wasn't enough to take a point, but it was still a wonderful finish from the wide player. Kadioglu has shown why he was brought in despite other options at full-back, as his ability to play throughout the pitch makes him valuable in any match.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Early exit Saturday Ayari was substituted off the field in the 76th minute due to an apparent injury, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Andy Naylor of The Athletic. "I didn't speak to him afte...

Impact Ayari is in question with an injury after his early exit against Liverpool, although the exact location of his issues is still unknown. This could be a tough loss, with the midfielder starting in their past three matches, so they will hope his issues are minor. That said, he will be a late call for Saturday's match against Manchester City, with Mats Wieffer as his likely replacement after taking his spot on the field Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Baleba - Dealt knee injury Baleba was held out of Saturday's match due to a knee injury, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Andy Naylor of The Athletic. "Carlos has an issue with his knee. He would ha...

Impact Baleba was a late scratch from Saturday's match against Liverpool, with the midfielder being stopped by a knee issue. It is unknown how long this will keep him out, although it appeared to be more of a cautious move, with the player getting a rest after being a consistent starter. That said, they will hope for him to be an option for their next match against Manchester City on Saturday. Jack Hinshelwood replaced Beleba in the starting XI against Liverpool.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE