Brighton Team News - Soccer

Bart Verbruggen - Beaten twice Verbruggen had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.

Impact Verbruggen faced four shots Saturday and was only able to stop a pair of them. On a day where the team in front of him offered nothing in terms of goal support it's hard to put the blame on Verbruggen. He would have wanted the first goal back, but the second was an unstoppable header from close range that Verbruggen had no hope of getting to.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Baleba - Quiet in midfield Carlos Baleba recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Baleba took a single shot during Saturday's loss and was largely played around in the midfield. This was always going to be a tough match at Anfield, especially going forward, and Baleba couldn't really get involved. As a true holding midfielder, Baleba doesn't offer as much going forward, especially against top opponents. Baleba is now set to depart for AFCON, meaning he will be unavailable for the next three weeks at a minimum.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yankuba Minteh - Three shots during loss Minteh generated three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Liverpool.

Impact Minteh took three shots and created a chance during Saturday's loss, but nothing would beat Alisson. The striker has been threatening in a larger role for Brighton, and is set to be relied on heavily with injuries elsewhere in the attack. Minteh hasn't gotten on the scoresheet in the last four matches, and remains on five goal contributions for the season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ferdi Kadioglu - Busy in loss Kadioglu recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Liverpool.

Impact Kadioglu was busy going forward, as he usually is, but couldn't find any end product during Saturday's loss. The winger has shown plenty of potential going forward as a creator and finisher, but it was a tough day for Brighton throughout. Kadioglu should have more upside against lesser teams in the league, especially if he maintains a role further up the pitch.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Carefully managed in return Mitoma is carefully managed in his return from an ankle injury and will face limited minutes in order to build his competitive fitness back, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press c...

Impact Mitoma was planned to play half an hour in Saturday's clash against Liverpool, as his minutes are being limited after returning from a long term ankle injury. The winger will likely build his competitive fitness back in the upcoming fixtures to ensure he does not face any setbacks related to his injury. That said, once fully back fit, Mitoma will claim back an undisputed starter role in the frontline of the Seagulls.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Diego Gomez - Receives one match ban Gomez will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Premier League.

Impact Gomez accumulated five yellow cards in the Premier League and will be suspended for the clash against Sunderland on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter in the frontline for the Seagulls this season, with Kaoru Mitoma finding back a starting role or Brajan Gruda getting a larger role for that game. Gomez will be back available for the clash against Arsenal on Dec. 27.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Set for suspension Dunk will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Premier League.

Impact Dunk accumulated five yellow cards in the Premier League and will be suspended for the clash against Sunderland on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in central defense for the Seagulls, with Olivier Boscagli as the most likely option to replace him against the Black Cats. Dunk will be back available for the clash against Arsenal on Dec. 27.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tom Watson - Remains out Saturday Watson (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.

Impact Watson remains unavailable for Saturday's clash against Liverpool as he continues his recovery from the injury that sidelined him for the past five matches. Although his return has been approaching, he has not yet been cleared to rejoin the matchday squad. His absence leaves the forward line unchanged for this fixture.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Makes bench Saturday Mitoma (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.

Impact Mitoma has been training with the team for weeks and is a potential option to return to action from the bench Saturday against Liverpool. After spending two months on the sidelines, coach Fabian Hurzeler tempered expectations in the media, stressing that the winger will need time to regain full match fitness. His inclusion among the substitutes would allow for a gradual reintegration rather than an immediate full workload.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Finds bench role Milner (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.

Impact Milner has fully recovered from the muscular injury that sidelined him since late October and is available off the bench against his former club Liverpool on Saturday. This is positive news for the Seagulls, as he brings valuable Premier League experience and reliability when called upon. He is expected to provide a steady impact if introduced during the match.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Bench option Saturday Ayari (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.

Impact Ayari missed the last two matches due to a muscular issue but is back available for Saturday's clash against Liverpool. While he has been a regular starter for the Seagulls, the club opted for a cautious approach by easing him back as a substitute. He could still provide midfield depth off the bench as he continues his recovery.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Solly March - Two to three weeks away March (knee) is still two to three weeks away from making his return to the match squad, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.

Impact March was back in team training this week but will need two to three more weeks to fully recover and return to the match squad. At 31 years old, the returns from injury take more time and the club wants to be cautious with him to avoid any new setbacks. Once fully back fit, March should find back a bench role for the Seagulls.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tom Watson - Back available Saturday Watson (undisclosed) is back available for Saturday's clash against Liverpool, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.

Impact Watson was sidelined in the last five games due to an injury but is back available for Saturday's clash against Liverpool after fully recovering from it. The forward will resume his usual bench role that he had since the beginning of the campaign.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Should be available Saturday Mitoma (ankle) has trained well this week and should be available for Saturday's clash against Liverpool, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus...

Impact Mitoma has been training for weeks with the team and is again a potential option to come back for Saturday's clash against Liverpool. That said, after two months on the sidelines, coach Fabian Hurzeler said to the media not to hope a lot from the winger once back on the pitch since he will have to build his competitive fitness back.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Option against Liverpool Milner (strain) is back available for Saturday's clash against Liverpool, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.

Impact Milner has fully recovered from the muscular injury that sidelined since late October and is now an option to face his former club Liverpool on Saturday. This is great news for the Seagulls since he will bring back his Premier League experience and a good impact off bench when called upon.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Available against Liverpool Ayari (strain) is back available for Saturday's clash against Liverpool, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.

Impact Ayari missed the last two games due to a muscular problem but is back available for Saturday's clash against Liverpool. The midfielder has been a regular starter for the Seagulls and should claim back his role on Saturday now that he is an option.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stefanos Tzimas - Ruptured ACL confirmed Tzimas (knee) is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL, The Athletic announced.

Impact Tzimas suffered a knee injury against Aston Villa and has now been confirmed to have suffered an ACL injury. The forward will miss the remainder of the season after a promising start to his time with Brighton. He wasn't a consistent starting option, but he will leave Brighton down some depth, and he will miss key development time.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Stepping up work on pitch March (knee) was pictured in training Wednesday, lining up with an original timeline to return.

Impact March is back in training, but given his history with injuries, it's likely going to take weeks of full training before he's considered an option again. He had a second knee surgery two years ago hasn't been able to get in a spot where he could play regularly. He returned to feature a few times last season, but suffered another knee injury near the end of the campaign. Now at 31 years old, he's hoping to return to some kind of form and fitness this season.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Pictured in training Milner (strain) was pictured in training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Liverpool.

Impact Milner has been out since late October with this injury and as stated a couple weeks ago, it looks like he'll return in the coming weeks if not Saturday against Liverpool. At almost 40 years old, his recovery time is a bit longer than most, but if all goes well, there's a chance he'll be getting minutes during the holiday period, having already featured seven times early in the season.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime De Cuyper - 11 crosses Sunday De Cuyper registered 11 crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.

Impact De Cuyper made his third consecutive start Sunday and he put together a productive performance. He recorded season highs in crosses (11), accurate crosses (five) and corners (five) and also created three chances for the second time in his last four matches. He was subbed off in the 72nd minute Charalampos Kostoulas.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Charalampos Kostoulas - Four shots off bench Kostoulas registered four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.

Impact Kostoulas was highly productive in Sunday's draw, an impressive feat considering he only played 18 minutes off the bench. He took four shots and created one chance on the attack, bringing him up to six shots (two on target) and three chances created over his last two appearances, and he's logged just 31 minutes over that stretch.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Paul Van Hecke - Assists equalizer Sunday van Hecke assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.

Impact van Hecke set up Georginio Rutter's strike in the 91st minute, a goal which tied the match at 1-1 and earned an important point for Brighton. It marked his first assist of the season to go along with his three goals. It came on one of his season-high two chances created, and he also set a season high with three crosses. He played the full 90 minutes in his 15th consecutive match to start the season.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Scores late equalizer Rutter scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus West Ham United.

Impact Rutter bagged a goal in the 91st minute off a Jan Paul van Hecke assist, a strike which tied the match at 1-1 and earned a point for Brighton. It marked his first goal of the season and it came at a crucial time. He also recorded season highs in shots (six) and crosses (four) on the attack. He was active on the defensive end too as he won seven duels and recorded two tackles, two interceptions and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Concedes once Sunday Verbruggen recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus West Ham United.

Impact Verbruggen conceded one goal Sunday, the third time in his last four matches he conceded at least once. He also made four saves for just the third time this season, two of which have come in his last two starts. He faces a difficult matchup Saturday at Liverpool, a side which has scored 24 goals through 25 matches this season.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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