Brighton Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Pascal Gross - Productive campaign with Brighton Gross scored four goals and recorded 10 assists in 36 appearances (34 starts) this past season.

Impact Gross put together another productive campaign this past season as he led his side with a career-high 10 assists. He also set career highs with 104 chances created, 238 crosses and 90 accurate crosses. He also added two assists in three FA Cup starts and scored one goal and recorded one assist in eight Europa League starts. With one year left on his contract, the 32-year-old is set to be an important part of Brighton's midfield again next season.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Disappointing loan spell at Brighton Fati scored two goals in 19 Premier League appearances (three starts) this past season. He added two goals and one assist in six Europa League appearances.

Impact Fati's loan spell at Brighton got off to a solid start as he recorded five goal contributions in eight appearances in all competitions between Sept. 30 and Nov. 9. However, he suffered a hamstring injury in late November and missed two months. Once he came back he was unable to find consistent playing time and he failed to record a goal contribution in his final 13 appearances with Brighton. He will now re-join Barcelona at the end of June with hopes of rediscovering his form in Spain.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Quiet after return from injury Enciso recorded two assists in 12 appearances (five starts) this past season.

Impact Enciso appeared in the first two matches of the season but suffered a serious knee injury during training after the second match which forced him out for about six months. It was a brutal time to suffer the injury coming off a two-assist performance versus Wolves. He appeared in 13 matches (in all competitions) after returning from the injury and failed to record a goal contribution. The 20-year-old has shown flashes of brilliance in his young career, so he has a chance to play an important role for Brighton next season if he can remain healthy.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Adingra - Productive first season at Brighton Adingra scored six goals and recorded one assist in 31 Premier League appearances (25 starts) this past season. He added one goal and two assists in eight Europa League appearances...

Impact In his first season at Brighton, Adingra immediately became a mainstay in the starting XI. He started 25 matches despite being out for six matches in the middle of the season due to a hamstring injury and AFCON. He was tied for second on the team with six goals, all of which came in the first 18 matches of the season. He failed to record a single goal contribution in the final 13 matches of the season, although he maintained solid numbers in shots, chances created and crosses during that rough patch. With the ability to play on both the left and the right, the 22-year-old figures to be an important part of Brighton's future.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Breakout season with Brighton Pedro scored nine goals and recorded three assists in 31 Premier League appearances (19 starts) this past season. He added six goals in six Europa League matches and five goals in...

Impact Pedro had an excellent campaign totaling 20 goals in all competitions, more than half of which came outside of Premier League play. He still had an impressive season in the league, leading his team with nine goals and ranking third in assists with three. He scored five braces in all competitions including a hat trick in the FA Cup at Sheffield and two goals and an assist versus Tottenham in late December. After an impressive season, the 22-year-old will likely be the focal point of Brighton's attack again next season.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Another decent season Welbeck scored five goals and recorded one assist in 29 Premier League appearances (21 starts) this past season.

Impact Welbeck scored five goals in his fourth season at Brighton, a slight decline compared to his six goals in the previous three seasons. He also added one goal in the Europa League and one in the FA Cup. The 33-year-old recently inked a two-year extension, so he figures to be a solid contributor again next season.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Plays 72 minutes, trains individually Dunk (knee) was limited to individual training Thursday despite playing 73 minutes in Monday's friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to Callum Davis of The Athletic.

Impact Dunk continues to nurse his knee injury, leaving doubt as to if the defender will be included in England's 26-man squad for Euro 2024. He will have one more chance to recover and earn his spot in the team, as they have one more friendly against Iceland on Friday before the final roster has to be announced. He will hope to shake off the concerns, as he is likely set for a decent role if fit, especially with fellow defender Harry Maguire dropping out due to injury.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mahmoud Dahoud - Set to return to England Dahoud will not extend his loan with Stuttgart, returning to Brighton ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Impact Dahoud was not able to make much of an influence with Stuttgart since joining on loan in the winter, being used as just a bench option in the midfield. He started once on 13 appearances, recording a goal with six crosses (two won) and five tackles (one won).

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Sarmiento - Back with Brighton Sarmiento will return to Brighton following the end of his Ipswich Town loan.

Impact Sarmiento had an iffy campaign, starting at West Brom and finishing at Ipswich Town where he combined for 40 league appearances and 12 starts. It's hard to see him remaining at Brighton for the coming season given that he couldn't carve out starting roles in the Championship, though it's always a possibility.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Steele - Plays one more time Steele registered two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Manchester United.

Impact Steele was used Sunday for the final match of the season against Manchester United. He saw his time in the net split with Bart Verbruggen, seeing just four appearance less than him in league play. In 17 games, the keeper allowed 34 goals while making 43 saves and keeping two clean sheets.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Busy on return Lamptey played 85 minutes during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Lamptey has played significant minutes since coming back from injury and could be rested during the season finale against Manchester United. The defender isn't expected to have suffered a new injury, but with little left to play for it's not likely he's tested with big minutes in the final match of the season.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Paul Van Hecke - Out for finale Paul van Hecke (hamstring) won't be an option for Sunday's clash with Manchester United, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Paul van Hecke suffered a hamstring injury and missed two matches before being officially ruled out for the season. The defender is expected to make a full return before pre-season. Paul van Hecke finishes the season with 28 appearances (26 starts), his first season with a full time role in the starting XI.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Done for season Mitoma (back) won't return for Sunday's clash with Manchester United, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Mitoma won't return in the final match of the season, but is expected to get back for the start of pre-season. The winger struggled with injury and form throughout the season. Mitoma ends with three goals and four assists across 19 appearances (15 starts).

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Season over Milner (thigh) is targeting a return in pre-season, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Milner's season is over, as expected. The midfielder penned a one-year extension earlier in the week, guaranteeing he'd stay at Brighton for the 2024/25 season. Milner will be hoping to get fully fit before pre-season kicks off.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Out Sunday Dunk (knee) is out for Sunday's clash with Manchester United, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi."Lewis Dunk is not available. I don't think it's a big problem, which is good ne...

Impact Dunk being sidelined with a knee injury isn't a great end to the season, but the fact it's not expected to be serious is obviously the best outcome. The defender finishes the season with 33 appearances, all starts, while scoring three times and adding an assist. He also played nearly 3,00 minutes for the seventh Premier League season in a row.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Set for scans Dunk is set for further scans on his knee, leaving him questionable for Sunday's match versus Manchester United. According to manager Roberto De Zerbi, "I don't know if he can be a...

Impact Dunk's status to return for the final match of the season remains questionable until the results of his scans are revealed. He had been on a long run of games, having starting the last 27 games in a row, logging in three goals and one assists with 68 clearances, 25 tackles and 26 blocks in that span. If the defender is indeed ruled out, then Igor will likely take the start at center back alongside Adam Webster, who had started the last four contests at left back, meaning that Valentin Barco will likely be an option for that outside back position against United.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 15 • YOUTUBE

Joao Pedro - Assists in return Pedro assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Chelsea.

Impact Pedro returned to the lineup and assisted his third of the season. This gives him a goal and an assist in the last seven games played, totaling 22 shots (six on target), 15 chances created and 11 crosses (seven accurate) in that span.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Nets one in defeat Welbeck scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Chelsea.

Impact Welbeck got the start on the bench Wednesday, scoring his his six goal on the season. He's seen 21 starts in 31 appearances, producing 62 shots (23 on target) and 30 chances created. The forward did not have the best season with limited goals and shots as a striker.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Four saves vs Chelsea Verbruggen had four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Verbruggen allowed two goals against the Blues, putting up four saves on Wednesday. This gives him six goals conceded in the last four games, making 15 saves in that span. The keeper will face off against Manchester United for the final match of the season on Sunday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Brought off at half Dunk was brought off at halftime during Wednesday's clash with Chelsea.

Impact Dunk was struggling with a muscular issue during the first half but played through until halftime. In the end it seems he wasn't able to play through the issue. Somewhat surprisingly Valentin Barco came on to replace Dunk, a far more attacking option.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Barco - Given bench spot Barco (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Barco is returning from his one-match absence, lining up on the bench after recovering from his undisclosed issues. He will likely remain on the bench moving into the final match of the campaign, although there is a slight chance he could start, as he has started in two of his past four appearances on the team sheet

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - In starting XI Pedro (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Pedro is making his return as expected, getting the start immediately after a one-match absence due to an ankle issue. He should remain in the starting Xi for the final match of the campaign, as he is a regular starter when fit.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Signs two-year deal Welbeck signed a two-year contract extension with Brighton, the club announced.

Impact Welbeck will stay with Brighton for at least two more seasons. The forward has remained the preferred option in the starting XI with Evan Ferguson out of form and oft-injured. Still Welbeck's role isn't guaranteed heading into the 2024/25 campaign.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Signs one-year extension Milner (thigh) signed a one-year contract extension with Brighton, the club announced.

Impact Milner signed a new deal to keep him at the club through the 2024/25 season. The midfielder continues to offer versatility all over the pitch, with starts at full-back, defensive midfield and attacking midfield. Milner will continue to be a do-it-all option heading into his second season with Brighton.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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