Brighton Team News Page 17 - Soccer

Kaoru Mitoma - Ruled out Mitoma (back) is not in the squad to face Everton on Saturday.

Impact Mitoma was listed as questionable in the buildup to the match and his absence has now been confirmed. The attacker had started back-to-back matches prior to the injury with Evan Ferguson partnering Danny Welbeck up top in a formation change for Brighton on Saturday.

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Adam Lallana - Returns to bench Saturday Lallana (undisclosed) is available from the bench for Saturday's match against Everton.

Impact Lallana returns after missing last week's match against Sheffield United through an injury suffered on February 10th against Spurs. The veteran has started just once since the calendar flipped to 2024.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Set to make squad Saturday Enciso (knee) has been training well and will be in the squad for Saturday's game against Everton, manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed via his pre-match press conference Friday. "We...

Impact Enciso has made just two appearances in the league this season, logging two minutes off the bench in the opener against Luton Town and going 67 minutes in his lone start against Wolverhampton on Aug. 8. Considering his lengthy absence, expect the coaching staff to be cautious with Enciso, and he shouldn't be in line for a heavy workload or a start in his first matches back with the team.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Might not play Saturday Mitoma could miss Saturday's game against Everton with a back injury and is expected to be a game-time call for this match, manager Roberto De Zerbi told media during his pre-match...

Impact Mitoma has missed several matches this season due to both injuries and international commitments, but he was coming off back-to-back starts against Tottenham and Sheffield United, a span in which he racked up three shots, two chances and nine crosses. Mitoma has been a regular starter for Brighton when fit and available, but it's unclear whether De Zerbi is keen on risking him, so it sounds like this will be a true game-time decision for the coaching staff. If he can't go, then Ansu Fati could be handed a spot start.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Expected out another month Pedro (hamstring) is not expected to return for the March international break, ruling him out for another month at minimum, confirmed Brazilian head coach Dorival Junior. "In parti...

Impact No surprise here that Pedro will be out for another month or so with his hamstring injury. He did start his rehabilitation process, but will need time to return after only missing two matches. Danny Welbeck has been getting the notch up top of late, with Facundo Buonanotte also set to remain in the attacking midfield for Brighton.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Returns to team training Enciso (knee) was back training with the team ahead of Saturday's match against Everton.

Impact Enciso has just made his debut at team training for the first time since suffering a knee injury in late September. This is great news for the midfielder, as he cannot be far away from a return at this point, hopefully returning either this week or the next. However, it is unknown where the attacker will line up after the long absence, as he started once and was on the bench once in his two appearances this season. He most likely has fallen out of favor since then and will start on the bench, hoping to string a couple of decent performances together to make the jump to the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Records assist Dunk assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-0 win versus Sheffield United.

Impact Dunk recorded his first assist on the season and his first since the 2019/20 campaign. He's recorded a goal and an assist in the last five matches, logging in eight clearances, five interceptions, four tackles and four chances created in that span.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Completely dominate in win Gross assisted once to go with three shots (one on target), 19 crosses (nine accurate) and 10 corners in Sunday's 5-0 victory against Sheffield United.

Impact Gross was stellar in the match Sunday, not only recording a season high of crosses, but logging in his ninth assist of the year. Not only does this surpass his career high, puts him at second in the most assist in the league. He has been one of the EPL's top midfielders this campaign as he has been averaging about 2.9 chances created and 6.3 crosses per game. With 145 crosses, it also puts him fifth most in the Premier League in 23 appearances, 22 of them coming as starts.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Valentin Buonanotte - Logs in goal Buonanotte scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 5-0 victory against Sheffield United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Impact Buonanotte got his second goal in three match during Sunday's win. He's been able to start the last seven matches in a row after having previously started just five of the last 13 games played, as he dealt with a few injuries to open up the campaign.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Bags goal Welbeck scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Sunday's 5-0 win versus Sheffield United.

Impact Welbeck scored his first goal since Dec 21 to contribute to the goal thrashing of Sheffield United on Sunday. He's been able to start more matches of late since returning from a long term strain injury, making six starts in the last seven appearances, totaling a goal and an assist with 12 shots (eight on target) and five tackles in that span.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Adingra - Scores brace Adingra scored two goals to go with six shots (three on goal) and nine crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 5-0 victory against Sheffield United.

Impact Adingra returned to the lineup after winning the AFCON Cup with Ivory Coast with a big splash as he scored his first brace of the season. This puts him at six goals during his first campaign with Brighton, while also recording one assist while logging in an average of 2.2 crosses per game.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Clean sheet victory Verbruggen recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 5-0 victory versus Sheffield United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Verbruggen got the call to start the match and cruises his way to his first clean sheet of the season. He's only started 11 times in EPL play, allowing 15 goal while making 31 saves as he continues to share playing time with Jason Steele.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 18 • YOUTUBE

Mason Holgate sent off for dangerous tackle on Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma | Premier League

FEBRUARY 18 • YOUTUBE

Tariq Lamptey - Fit for starting XI Lamptey (knock) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Sheffield United.

Impact Lamptey was forced off in extra time of last week's match against Tottenham, but has recovered during the buildup to Sunday's match. The fullback makes his third consecutive start having provided one assist while crossing six times in his last two matches.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Starts rehabilitation process Pedro (hamstring) has started his rehabilitation, as manager Roberto De Zerbi told reporters, "Joao has started working with the medical staff but I don't know how much time he nee...

Impact Pedro is not set to return for around another two weeks but is already starting his recovery process, having started to work with the team doctors this week. It does not seem like he will be returning anytime sooner than expected based on the latest reports, but he may miss a little more time than the three matches he was expected to be out for, as the club is still undecided on how much time he needs. Either way, both parties will hope for no setbacks and a speedy recovery, as the forward started in their previous six contest before the injury.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Adingra - Returns to club Adringra (AFCON) is back with the team and an option for Sunday's match against Sheffield United, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Adringra has finally made his way back to the club, ending his six-match absence after his service with the Ivory Coast during AFCON, where he would end up winning the competition with his home nation. The club will now be happy to have one of their regular starters back with the team, especially with their injury problems within the club building up. He should now be expected to get the start Sunday against Sheffield, as before he left for AFCON, the attacker had started in 15 straight contests for the Seagulls.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Earns time off bench Fati has played a total of 35 minutes as a substitute since returning two matches ago from a hamstring injury.

Impact Fati is finally back on the field for the Seagulls, having returned to play over their past two contests after 11 straight matches on the sidelines due to a hamstring issue. Both of his appearances have come off the bench so far, earning two minutes against Crystal Palace on Feb. 3 and 33 more against Tottenham this past Saturday, notching one shot, a chance created and one tackle in those contests. The forward will now look to hopefully find the starting XI at some point soon, as he only started in six of his 13 appearances before his injury.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hinshelwood - Surgery confirmed Hinshelwood (foot) has undergone a successful surgery on his foot, Andy Naylor of the Athletic reported.

Impact Hinshelwood's situation just took a bit more of a hit, as the 18-year-old has now completed surgery on the foot issue that caused him to miss the club's latest match against Tottenham on Saturday. He was already expected to be out for around three months, but after surgery, there are now concerns he may miss the rest of the year despite that having yet to be confirmed. If he does end up returning this season, don't expect that to come until the dying moments of the season in May, with the newly healthy Tariq Lamptey and Joel Veltman taking over the right-back duties while Hinshelwood is out.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Plays seven minutes against Spurs Veltman (knee) recorded seven minutes of play in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Tottenham.

Impact Veltman made his first appearance in six contests Saturday, bagging seven minutes of play as a substitute. Though the defender has served in more of a rotational role so far this season, his return is a huge addition to the squad, as he will be called upon more after the injury of Jack Hinshelwood (foot) leaves the Seagulls with no other options at right back. There is a chance he gets the start against Sheffield United on Saturday, as he will most likely split time starting at right-back with Tariq Lamptey in future contests.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 12 • SKY.COM

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FEBRUARY 12 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tariq Lamptey - Picks up knock Lamptey was taken off in extra time of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Tottenham due to an apparent injury, as assistant manager Andrea Maldera told reporters, "There was a little bit of in...

Impact Lamptey was forced off with the injury, but his concerns only appear to be minor, having suffered only a cramp or knock and been taken off for cautionary reasons. He will now most likely be an option for Saturday's contest against Sheffield United unless further reports come out about his injury following not a whole lot being said after the match. The club will hope to have the player back Saturday, as he will most likely gain the start at right-back if fit, taking over the role of Jack Hinshelwood while he is out with a foot issue.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Lallana - Suffers issue in loss Lallana was taken off in the 57th minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Tottenham due to an apparent injury, as assistant manager Andrea Maldera told reporters, "There was a little bit...

Impact Lallana was not able to go the full 90 Saturday but still appears to only be dealing with a minor injury following his early exit from Saturday's loss. Not much was said about the player's status after the game, so at the moment, it is difficult to determine any type of seriousness or a timeframe for his return. Expect the midfielder to return to his spot on the bench in their next contest, with the injury not looking to be much of an issue, most likely being ready for next week's match against Sheffield United on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hinshelwood - Set for period on sidelines Hinshelwood (undisclosed) is set to miss an extended period after suffering a fractured foot, as assistant manager Andrea Maldera told reporters, "Jack Hinshelwood took a kick on t...

Impact Hinshelwood was held out from this weekend's contest against Tottenham due to a foot injury, and he appears to be set for more time out after a fractured foot was confirmed. This is a brutal blow for both parties in this situation, as Brighton is now without one of their better rotational players, as he has started in nine of his last 13 appearances while the 18-year-old is also losing valuable time in his second season as a professional. It is still not exactly known when the player will return, but he should be expected back within the next month, with Tariq Lamptey taking over his minutes until he is fit again.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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