Brighton Team News Page 15 - Soccer

Pascal Gross - Eight crosses in loss Gross had eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 20th minute.

Impact Gross was his usually creative self in holding midfield, though he was given little time on the ball as he was mostly underwhelmed in central midfield. It was always going to be one of the toughest matches on the calendar, and on the whole Gross acquitted himself well. Gross has also seemingly formed a good partnership with Carlos Baleba in holding midfield after starting the last three Premier League matches together.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Baleba - Busy in midfield Baleba registered two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Liverpool.

Impact Baleba got the start in the first match coming out of the international break, his third Premier League start in a row. It was a brutally difficult match for the defensive midfield, who was left battling against the entire Liverpool midfield on his own frequently. He wasn't able to contain the match but Baleba did draw four fouls and made three tackles while blocking a shot. Baleba seemingly has earned a consistent role in the starting XI, at least in the Premier League.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Nets early Welbeck scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Welbeck scored inside the opening two minutes of Sunday's loss, looking lively up top. While the lead didn't stick it was still a good goal by Welbeck, who has impressed in his role leading the line, keeping the promising Evan Ferguson on the bench frequently. Welbeck will continue to see starting chances as he builds off two goals in a row.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Billy Gilmour - Set for time on the sidelines Gilmour (knee) is set to miss the next three to four weeks of action due to his knee issues, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi, per the Scottish Sun.

Impact Gilmour looks to be set for more time on the sidelines after missing Sunday's match against Liverpool, as he is now set to miss a significant amount of time with his knee injury after being spotted in a brace this weekend. This is not what the club or player was looking for, as he has already dealt with injury woes since the start of the month, and the club will now be without one of their regular starters in the middle of the pack. He will now hope for a speedy recovery with no setbacks, just looking to return this season, most likely near the start of May. While he is out, expect Carlos Baleba to continue getting the start in Gilmour's place.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31 • YOUTUBE

Billy Gilmour - Goes down injured with Scotland Gilmour will not be an option for Sunday's match against Liverpool due to an apparent knee injury, manager Roberto De Zerbi stated.

Impact Gilmour will return to the sidelines once again, as just one match after returning, he has now picked up a knee injury while with Scotland over the international break. It is still unknown how serious the injury is, but the club will hope for the best, as he is a regular starter when healthy. He will look to make his return next week, although it looks like his return could take longer than that, with Carlos Baleba replacing him in the starting XI until he is healthy again.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Picks up muscular issue Enciso will not be an option against Liverpool on Sunday, as he has picked up a muscular problem, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Enciso will be returning to the sidelines just five matches after coming back from a knee issue that had kept him out since September, as he has been confirmed to have suffered a muscle injury. This will be a tough loss for the club, as he has started in three of his five appearances since returning, although the club has already done without him once this season, so it shouldn't be too much of an issue, with Ansu Fati or Facundo Bounanotte being his most likely replacements. Enciso will now hope to only be carrying a minor issue and make his return next week either against Brentford on Wednesday or Arsenal on Saturday.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Remains out Milner (thigh) is out for Sunday's match against Liverpool, manager Roberto De Zerbi stated.

Impact Milner is going to have to wait another match for his return despite being anticipated for a return at the end of March. He has now missed nine contests due to his current injuries and will hope his return to play can come Wednesday against Brentford.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Won't play Sunday Pedro (hamstring) will not be an option for Sunday's match against Liverpool, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Pedro will have to sit out yet another match despite his return to training, now missing his eighth straight contest due to hamstring issues. However, it does appear the attacker could return at any time, as he was chosen to be held out Sunday due to not risking players with the busiest part of the league season on the horizon. He will now hope his return comes against Brentford on Wednesday.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Pictured on pitch Pedro (hamstring) was pictured on the pitch Thursday ahead of Sunday's trip to Liveprool.

Impact Pedro still seems like a doubt for Sunday's match, as he'll need in at least one full training session before being considered for the squad. Given he's been out almost two months with the injury, it's going to take a bit more time for him to get back to full fitness and a couple bench appearances may be more likely for him upon return.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Leads match in crosses Gross recorded nine crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Gross saw his eighth match this season with eight or more crosses Sunday, whipping in nine during the game and now 173 in league play this season. However, much of this can be attributed to his role on corner kicks, as he has taken 99 for the club's 156 this season. He is having another very efficient season, notching his first double-digit campaign in assists while having 14 goal contributions, just three short of last season's total.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Adingra - Solid stat line Sunday Adingra had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Adingra saw a decent day in the attack Sunday, as he notched one chance created, two shots and three crosses in the attack, now having registered at least one chance created in his past three appearances. He looks to be getting back to his regular starting role after earning the start in each of the club's past two matches, registering three shots, four chances created and seven crosses during that span.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Billy Gilmour - No longer suspended Gilmour is an option once again, having served his three-match ban due to a straight red card he received against Everton on Feb. 26.

Impact Gilmour is finally eligible again following his suspension, now being an option for the club's next league match against Liverpool on March 31. This will be a nice addition back into the squad for the Seagulls, as he has been a regular starter all season, starting in all but eight of the club's contests this campaign when available. With that being said, expect him to get the nod against Liverpool, with Carlos Baleba returning to the bench following his string of starts in Gilmour's place.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Available as substitute Igor (undisclosed) is in the squad to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Impact Igor passed a late fitness test after dealing with a knock in the buildup to the match. The defender played 75 minutes mid week against Roma and is available from the bench if called upon.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Expected to return at end of March Milner (thigh) is expected to return after the March international break, as manager Roberto De Zerbi stated, "Pedro and Milner I hope will be back after the international break."

Impact Milner has now missed the last month and a half of play due to a thigh issue, but it appears he will only need a couple more weeks before he is back on the field, as he is now expected to return against Liverpool on March 31. This will be a nice addition back into the squad for the club, as despite not being an everyday starter, the midfielder is still a decent option for depth, being able to start and play in multiple positions when healthy. When he does return, he most likely will need a few matches off the bench before getting the start, as at the age of 38, the club will not want to risk aggravating the issue, taking his addition back to the team cautiously.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Set for return at end of month Pedro (hamstring) is expected to return after the March international break, as manager Roberto De Zerbi told reporters, "Pedro and Milner I hope will be back after the internation...

Impact Pedro was already expected to return sometime around the international break, and that has come to fruition, as he looks set to get back on the team sheet for the March 31 contest against Liverpool. This is great news for the club, as they are now only a couple of weeks away from gaining back one of their top attackers, as he has registered eight goals and two assists in league play. Once he does return, expect him to get a bid at the starting XI immediately, as before the injury, he had started in six straight matches.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Facing late fitness test Igor is in question for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest due to an undisclosed issue, as manager Roberto De Zerbi stated, "We have to make a check on Sunday morning on Igo...

Impact Igor appears to be facing a late fitness test for his involvement of Sunday's match, now being questionable after picking up an undisclosed issue. The club will hope for the player to be available, as he has started in about half of the club's matches in the second part of the season, holding the start at left-back in the club's most recent match against Roma in the UEL. We will now have to wait until game time for the final report on the defender, but if he is not able to play, expect Pervis Estupinan to start in his place.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pervis Estupinan - Creates five chances Estupinan delivered eight crosses (two accurate) and created five chances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Fulham.

Impact Estupinan was back in the starting XI having appeared from the bench in the previous two games. Manager Robert De Zerbi recently made comments hinting that there could be problems behind the scenes with the left-back, but he was one of Brighton's better performers against Fulham, creating more chances than any other player.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Three shots in defeat Ferguson attempted three shots (one on target) and delivered one inaccurate cross in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Fulham.

Impact The match against Fulham marked the first time since early December that Ferguson has started consecutive games since early December. He played alongside Welbeck in the previous game against Everton but was preferred to his fellow striker against Fulham. Having started the season promisingly, the youngster is now without a goal in his last 15 appearances.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Steele - Concedes three Steele conceded three goals and made two saves in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Fulham.

Impact Steele was back in the starting XI after two games on the bench, with manager Robert De Zerbi continuing to rotate his keepers as he has done all season. The keeper has kept two clean sheets in 15 starts this season, conceding 28 goals. Steele has started four more games than his counterpart Bart Verbruggen, but he has conceded 1.87 goals per 90 minutes, significantly more than Verbruggen who stands at 1.33 per 90. It is anyone's guess who will start against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Cracks starting XI Veltman (undisclosed) is in the starting XI to face Fulham on Saturday.

Impact Veltman makes a surprise appearance in the starting XI after being a doubt to feature at all. The versatile Veltman makes his first start since December after dealing with a knee injury much of the new year.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Starting fifth straight match Lamptey (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Brighton's clash against Fulham on Saturday.

Impact Lamptey returns after missing out on mid week FA Cup action, making his fifth straight league start. The wing-back has crossed nine times while creating three chances over his last four appearances.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Leading the line Saturday Ferguson (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Fulham.

Impact Ferguson is good to go after missing mid week action in the FA Cup through injury. The forward make his second consecutive start amidst a lengthy goal drought that dates back to November.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 29 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Evan Ferguson - Could be option Saturday Ferguson (undisclosed) is hopeful for Saturday's trip to Fulham, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Ferguson missed Wednesday's FA Cup match and will be a late test Saturday along with a couple of his teammates. If it's a minor issue, he could draw another start given the lack of options up front. No matter, outside of his hat trick, he's score just three goals in 23 other appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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