Brighton Team News Page 18 - Soccer

Pervis Estupinan - Five crosses in loss Estupinan recorded five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Impact Estupinan recorded five crosses in Saturday's loss, his fourth match this season with his or more. He also took three corners, his second most in a match this season. He put together decent work defensively too as he intercepted two passes and made two clearances as he made his fourth start in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Scores penalty in loss Gross scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Gross opened up the scoring Saturday as he converted a penalty in the 17th minute. It marked his fourth goal of the season and his first since Dec. 6. He also recorded seven crosses (one accurate) but did not create a chance for the first time since Oct. 21. He made up for the lack of creation with a solid defensive outing though, as he won two tackles, intercepted two passes, made three clearances and blocked two shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Steele - Concedes twice in loss Steele recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Steele conceded two second half goals Saturday, including a Brennan Johnson strike in the 96th minute which won the match for Spurs. It marked Steele's seventh match this season conceding two or more goals, including his third in his last five starts. Next up he faces a much easier matchup at Sheffield United Sunday, a side which has scored a league-low 22 goals in 24 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross converts penalty to give Brighton 1-0 lead v. Tottenham | Premier League

FEBRUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Jack Hinshelwood - Ruled out with knock Hinshelwood (knock) is not in the squad to face Tottenham on Saturday.

Impact Hinshelwood misses out on Saturday's match after picking up a knock during the final training session. It doesn't sound like a serious injury as Tariq Lamptey takes Hinshelwood's spot in the starting XI Saturday.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Ready to return Mitoma (ankle) is fully fit and available for Saturday's trip to Tottenham, according to assistant manager Andrea Maldera. "Kaoru is available, sure. But Roberto hasn't decided [if...

Impact Mitoma returned from the Asian Cup earlier in the week and has been back in training. The winger is an important piece of the attack when fit, though there will be some uncertainty around starting him immediately due to the variety of injuries he's been struggling with. Mitoma came off the bench in the final two matches of the Asian Cup knockout stage, but wasn't overly tested with minutes in the starting XI, meaning he should at least be rested.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Set for weeks out Pedro (hamstring) is set to miss multiple matches including Saturday's trip to Tottenham, according to assistant manager Andrea Maldera. "Unfortunately has a hamstring injury. He d...

Impact Pedro needing a second scan and still not having a definite timeline certainly isn't good news. The forward's absence will leave a substantial gap in the starting XI, likely giving Evan Ferguson more chances. Ansu Fati could also get more run in the starting XI depending on the formation in the coming weeks.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Returns to team Mitoma (Asian Cup) is back with the team Wednesday, having returned after serving with South Korea during the Asian Cup.

Impact Mitoma was viewed back on the training pitch with his teammates, back with the squad after five matches away between an ankle injury and his international duty requirements. The attacker had originally dealt with an ankle issue before departing for Japan, but that concern seems to be behind him, as he played as a substitute in both of Japan's final two matches of the Asain Cup. With that being said, he will most likely return to the starting XI this Saturday to face Tottenham, as he has started in all but four matches he has been available for this campaign.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Assists once in win Welbeck assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.

Impact After starting in the previous four games, Welbeck came off the bench as a sub in the 69th minute of play. The assist marks his first in 15 appearances on the season, while he is now up to five chances created over the last six games. Welbeck also has completed at least 10 passes in each of the last six outings.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Accounts for assist in win Lamptey assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win against Crystal Palace.

Impact Lamptey was back in the starting group for the first time since returning from a five-week absence. He registered 28 passes in the match, which marks a high since his return to action, and his two chances created also tied his season high. Finally, Lamptey registered his first accurate cross in the last three outings.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Delivers two assists in win Gross assisted twice to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Gross delivered two assists in a match for the second time in 21 appearances this season. He continues to impose himself on the attack, as he is now up to 10 shots over the last four games, but he only hit the target once in that span. He also completed more than 100 passes in a match for the third time on the season.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Nets second goal of season Dunk scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

Impact Dunk was active on the attacking side of the ball, while he also completed a whopping 144 passes in the match. This marked the fourth time in his last seven outings that Dunk recorded at least 100 passes. He also accounted for more than one chance created for the second time in 19 appearances on the season.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hinshelwood - Tallies goal in win Hinshelwood scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact After entering as a sub in the last game, Hinshelwood buried a goal in his return to the starting lineup. The goal marks the second in the last five appearances for Hinshelwood, who is now up to three goals on the season. He also completed a minimum of 25 passes for the seventh consecutive league game.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Valentin Buonanotte - Nets goal in win Buonanotte scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

Impact Buonanotte looked strong in what marked his fifth consecutive start. He stayed in the game until the 80th minute, which stands as a high within the five-game stretch. His two shots on goal in the match represent a new season high, while he has now accounted for a chance created in each of the last two outings.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Scores once in win Pedro scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win against Crystal Palace.

Impact This marked the second time in the last five appearances that Pedro made his mark, as he is up to three goals and one assist in that span. It also marked the seventh time on the season that Pedro tried at least three shots in a match, but it was the first time among those outings that he hit the target only once.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Comes up victorious in return Verbruggen recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Crystal Palace.

Impact Verbruggen made his return to action after a five-game absence, and he came up with an impressive performance to secure the win. This marked the third time in four appearances that he limited opponents to just one goal, and it also marked the third time this season that he made more than three saves in a match.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal, Liverpool and Brighton boosted by Tomiyasu, Endo and Mitoma returns Arsenal, Liverpool, and Brighton and Hove Albion are all set to be boosted by the returns of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Wataru Endo, and Kaoru Mitom...

FEBRUARY 3 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joao Pedro - Makes Starting XI Pedro (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Pedro was thought to be set for a spell on the sidelines, but has passed a late fitness test in time to start Saturday. The forward has started five straight matches, but hasn't scored while taking seven shots and creating four chances over his last three contests.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Working outside Enciso (knee) was in training Friday, ahead of Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace.

Impact Enciso continues to work his way back from a knee injury, though he likely remains multiple weeks away from a return. The attacking midfielder will come back to a crowded midfield room, and after a six-month injury it's impossible to know what role he will return to.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Nearing return Veltman (knee) is nearing a return ahead of Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "Joel Veltman is still out. But I don't know how many more...

Impact Veltman is making his way back from a knee injury and it appears he is recovering quickly. He won't be back for Saturday's match but it seems he could be an option as soon as a Feb. 10 trip to Spurs. Igor has seen consistent minutes in the starting XI with Veltman left sidelined.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Ready to return Fati (hamstring) is available for Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi."Ansu Fati can maybe come on the bench, I don't know how much time he...

Impact Fati is returning well ahead of schedule, as he was originally expected to be sidelined until early March. The forward appears to have recovered well though, and could play an immediate role. With Joao Pedro (undisclosed) a doubt Fati could be handed some minutes off the bench, though a start clearly isn't on the cards yet.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Game-time call Pedro (undisclosed) is a game-time call for Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "Tomorrow we decide about Joao [Pedro]."

Impact Pedro was originally expected to miss multiple games so the fact he's even in contention for Saturday's match is a good sign for his recovery. If Pedro isn't deemed fit enough for a start it would likely be Evan Ferguson who slots into the starting XI for the Crystal Palace clash.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Out four games Milner (thigh) is set to miss three or four games with a thigh injury, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "James Milner can't play and I don't know when he can play, but not fo...

Impact Milner is set for a significant spell on the sideline following the thigh injury he picked up against Luton Town. The midfielder has filled in all over the pitch for the Seagulls in recent matches and will be a major loss. Milner will be targeting a return during a March 2 trip to Fulham or a Feb. 24 clash with Everton, if he recovers quickly.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Two shots on goal in loss Welbeck registered three shots (two on goal) in Tuesday's 4-0 defeat to Luton Town.

Impact Welbeck delivered a persistent effort on the attack but was unable to break through, marking four straight games without a goal contribution. His three shots and two shots on target both match highs in six games since making his return to action. This also marked the first time in that six-game span that he completed over 20 passes.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Steele - Concedes four in loss Steele recorded four saves and allowed four goals in Tuesday's 4-0 defeat against Luton Town.

Impact Steele got off to a brutal start, conceding two goals within the first three minutes of play, and one more before the half. He had two saves early in the second half, but conceded the fourth goal of the match in the 56th minute. The four goals against marks the second-worst total of the season for Steele, who also tied his season high with four saves.

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