Brighton Team News Page 13 - Soccer

Lewis Dunk - Huge defensive contribution in loss Dunk registered one cross (not accurate) and two tackles in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Dunk put in a yeoman's performance marshaling Brighton's defense Sunday. The Seagull's captain recorded six clearances, three blocks, two interceptions and two tackles. Unfortunately he was not well supported by his defensive colleagues which led to the Seagulls conceding three goals. It has been four matches since his last clean sheet.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Estupinan to miss start of next season, Copa America after ankle surgery Pervis Estupinan is expected to miss the start of next season for Brighton & Hove Albion, ruling him out of the Copa America this summer for...

APRIL 28 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jan Paul Van Hecke - Dealing with hamstring injury Van Hecke didn't play Sunday against Bournemouth due to a hamstring injury. "I'm not sure for how long or how many games, but JP can't play at Bournemouth," manager Roberto de Zerb...

Impact Hamstring injuries are often tricky, and the fact that the manager is talking about potentially missing multiple could result in the defender not playing in the final games of the season. Van Hecke has been a regular for Brighton this season, starting in 26 of his 28 Premier League appearances.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Billy Gilmour - Sees start Gilmour (knee) is in the lineup for Sunday's match with Bournemouth.

Impact Gilmour is back with the team after missing the last five matches with a knee injury. He had recorded just seven tackles, five interceptions and four clearances his previous eight games played prior to injury, all of them coming as starts.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Paul Van Hecke - Solid defensively Van Hecke generated four tackles (one won), three clearances and three interceptions in Thursday's 4-0 defeat versus Manchester City.

Impact Van Hecke saw a great match Thursday, most likely due to Manchester City's constant attack, as all of his contributions came in the defense. He ended his 90 minutes of play, notching four tackles, three interceptions and three clearances, being the only defender to do much in the loss. He has nowstarted in 26 of his 28 league appearances this campaign, notching 30 interceptions, 47 tackles and 74 clearances in those games.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Whips in three crosses Pedro registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 4-0 defeat versus Manchester City.

Impact Pedro was given his third start in the club's past four matches Thursday, following his return from injury. However, his performance was not ideal, only notching one shot, a chance created and three crosses in the loss. He still has yet to bag a goal contribution in his 296 minutes since returning, hoping one comes before the end of the campaign.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Poor in loss Welbeck had two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 4-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Impact Welbeck could not get anything going Thursday, as he was stunted by the City defense after only registering two shots in his 75 minutes of play. This marks his fourth straight game without a goal, only having five shots across that span.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Steele - Allows four against City Steele had two saves and allowed four goals in Thursday's 4-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Impact Steele found his first start in six contests Thursday. However, it did not go to plan, as he only made two saves while allowing four goals in the loss. This was only his fifth appearance of the season, notching nine saves, nine goals allowed and two clean sheets during those games. He will most likely return to the bench in the club's next match against Bournemouth on Sunday after his horrific showing against City, with Bart Verbruggen taking the starting role back.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Man City beats Brighton 4-0 to stay on course for another Premier League title. Phil Foden scores 2

Manchester City has chalked up another big win in its pursuit of an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valentin Barco - Struggles defensively Barco took three corners and one shot during Thursday's 4-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Barco was suspect, at best, defensively during Thursday's clash, but encouragingly he did take a split of set pieces. The left-back was brought in as a borderline winger, in fact he played there with Boca Juniors, so most of his upside comes up the pitch. Against Manchester City he was limited on the ball, but he still showed some encouraging signs.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Earns bench spot Enciso (undisclosed) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Enciso appears to have passed his fitness test, as he earned a spot on the bench Thursday after missing the club's last match due to an undisclosed issue. The attacker will now hope to find the starting XI in his next appearance, as he has started in five of his nine appearances this season, only not seeing more time due to a 29-game absence that took place due to injury at the start of the season.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Webster - On bench Thursday Webster (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Webster is back on the team sheet Thursday, returning to the bench after overcoming an undisclosed issue following his absence from the club's past three matches. The defender will most likely remain on the bench moving forward, earning starts here and there but mainly serving as a substitute, as he has primarily gone unused on the bench this season.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Done for season Ferguson is out for the rest of the season due to injury, as manager Roberto De Zerbi told reporters, "Evan felt pain in the ankle a lot of times. He tried to move on and play with...

Impact Ferguson is calling it quits early this campaign, as he has decided to sit out the rest of the season due to nagging ankle issues he has recently dealt with. This is a somewhat brutal blow for the club, but it shouldn't have too much effect on the squad, as he has only started in 16 of his 34 appearances this campaign, with Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro continuing as the starting forwards. Ferguson ends his season registering six goals on 37 shots to go along with six chances created and 18 tackles across his 1,569 minutes of play.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pervis Estupinan - Calf issue ends season Estupinian (calf) is done for the rest of the season due to injury, as manager Roberto De Zerbis told reporters, "Gilmour isn't available, Tariq no, James no, Mitoma no, Ferguson n...

Impact Estupinan's season has been cut short, as he will sit out the rest of the season after picking up yet another injury. It hasn't been the best season for the defender due to his complications, as he will miss the final six games of the season after already missing 16 contests with his issues. This will cause Igor and Tariq Lamptey to finish out the season at left-back. Estupinan finishes his 2023/24 campaign appearing in 19 league matches (15 starts), registering two goals on 11 shots and three assists on 26 chances created to go along with 65 crosses, 26 tackles, 21 interceptions and 20 clearances.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Out Thursday Lamptey (undisclosed) is not an option for Thursday's match against Manchester City, as manager Roberto De Zerbi stated, "Gilmour isn't available, Tariq no, James no, Mitoma no, Fe...

Impact Lamptey is set to miss yet another match as he continues to deal with an undisclosed issue that will keep him out for a second straight contest. This still is an issue for the club, as they are very low in defensive options, with Igor likely getting the start again in his place. Lamptey will now hope for a return in the club's next match against Bournemouth on Sunday, although that is up in the air as a timetable for a return is still unknown.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Set for late fitness test Enciso (undisclosed) appears to be a game-time call for Thursday's match against Manchester City due to a late fitness test, as manager Roberto De Zerbi stated, "We will see about...

Impact Enciso looks to possibly be set for a return Thursday, although it appears this will depend on a fitness test, as his status will be decided ahead of the match. This could be a huge boost to the squad, as they have been without the attacker much of the season due to injuries despite him getting regular minutes when fit. With that being said, he hopes to earn the start Thursday if he passes his fitness test, although the club may choose to leave him on the bench to be cautious, with Joao Pedro starting in his place again.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Webster - Could return Thursday Webster (undisclosed) could return to play Thursday against Manchester City, as manager Roberto De Zerbi told reporters, "Webster is available to play."

Impact Webster could be making his return a match earlier than expected, as he was not expected to be back on the team sheet until Sunday but is now labeled as an option for Thursday. This is great news for the club as they attempt to diminish their lengthy injury list. However, he will most likely be left on the bench if he makes the team sheet, as he has mainly gone unused off the bench this campaign, only appearing in 11 contests.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Leads match in crosses Gross registered three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Burnley.

Impact Gross saw another solid match despite going without a goal contribution, notching three shots, four chances created and nine crosses in the draw, having gone eight appearances since his last goal contribution. He has now gone seven straight games with seven or more crosses, leading the match with his nine Saturday, as he is one of the best distributors of the ball in the league.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Adingra - Four shots in draw Adingra recorded four shots (three on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Burnley.

Impact Adingra saw his highest amount of shots in three matches despite not registering a goal, as he fired in four in the draw, now having gone nine games since his last goal contribution. He has started in the club's past seven contests, notching 10 chances created, 12 tackles, 15 shots and 15 crosses during that span.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Sends in six shots Pedro generated six shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Burnley.

Impact Pedro saw a great performance despite going without a goal Saturday, registering a season-high of six shots in a match during the draw. He will now hope to score in the club's next contest, as he has gone goalless in his last three appearances since returning from a hamstring injury that kept him out for eight games.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Allows one against Burnley Verbruggen made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Burnley.

Impact Verbruggen wasn't at his worst Saturday, as he made two saves while allowing one goal in the draw. He has now gone two matches since his last clean sheet, having three in league play this season through 17 appearances. He will look to pick up his fourth in the club's next match when they face Chelsea on Saturday.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Allows one against Burnley Verbruggen made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Burnley.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pervis Estupinan - Ankle injury confirmed Estupinan has been confirmed to have injured his ankle, as manager Roberto De Zerbi told reporters, "Yes, ankle," per Derren Howard of Sussex World.

Impact Estupinan was originally thought to have injured his Achilles after coming off early in Saturday's draw against Burnely, but it has now been confirmed to be an ankle issue after the player underwent testing following the match. Manager Roberto De Zerbi did not state a timeline for the player's return, so it is unknown when he will be an option again, but they will hope it is not long, as the club already has an injury crisis within the club and also has limited numbers in the full-back department, especially after Estupinan's injury. They will most likely turn to Igor if he does miss time, as he was who replaced the Columbian and is the only other player healthy that has played left-back all season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pervis Estupinan - Picks up Achilles injury Estupinan was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Burnley with a suspected Achilles injury.

Impact Estupinan went down off the ball in the 11th minute and left the match two minutes later being replaced by Igor Julio. The extent of Estupinan's injury should be available following the match as the fullback gets added to a lengthy injury list for the Seagulls.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Picks up injury Enciso is out for Saturday's trip to Burnley, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "Julio Enciso can't play tomorrow. I don't know if it's a tough injury, but he's not available....

Impact Enciso is yet another addition to the absurdly long list of Brighton injuries. The winger missing time just compiles the issues Brighton already have, and taxes the already thin squad. There was no update on how long this injury should sideline Enciso, but he's a doubt for an April 20 clash with Chelsea at the very least.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Man City beats Brighton 4-0 to stay on course for another Premier League title. Phil Foden scores 2