Brighton Team News Page 19 - Soccer

Josh Robertson - Signs with Brighton Robertson completed a permanent move to Brighton from Sunderland, the club announced.

Impact Robertson made 10 appearances for Sunderland in the 2023/24 season, scoring five times and assisting once. That efficient production saw Brighton come in for the youth striker, who will likely be a depth or youth option at fight but could grow into a larger role.

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Joao Pedro - Injury confirmed Pedro is set to miss the next two matches at minimum with an undisclosed injury, confirmed manager Roberto De Zerbi per the Sussex World. " You can explain the game from Joao Pedro...

Impact Pedro is set to miss his first matches of the season after appearing in every match for the team. In the EPL, the midfielder started 11 of the 22 games played, recording seven goals and two assists during his first campaign with the club. In his absence, Evan Ferguson will likely see the start in the attack for Brighton.

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Kaoru Mitoma - Comes off bench for Japan Mitoma (ankle) came off the bench during Japan's 3-1 win over Bahrain.

Impact Mitoma is back with the national team after missing the entire group stage for Japan with an ankle injury. He will likely remain a bench option for the team as the team is set to face off against Iran for the quarterfinals of the AFC Cup on Saturday.

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James Milner - Suffers thigh injury Milner was forced off in the first half of Tuesday's clash with Luton Town due to an apparent injury.

Impact Milner lasted just under 15 minutes before a thigh injury saw him require treatment and limp off. The midfielder has started four matches in a row and will be tough to replace either at left-back or in holding midfield. Milner will be a major doubt for Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace, especially due to the short week. Jack Hinshelwood came on to replace Milner and could see more run in the starting XI if the injury proves to be severe.

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Igor - Starts in FA Cup Igor was in the starting XI during Saturday's 5-2 FA Cup win over Sheffield United.

Impact Igor returned from an undisclosed issue that has kept him out since December in the match. The defender played 62 minutes before being replaced by Lewis Dunk.

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Who will succeed Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp? Xabi Alonso deflecting questions

Ansu Fati - Still not ready Fati (hamstring) continues to work his way back, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "When Ansu comes back I expect from him more energy, to finish the season in the best way he...

Impact De Zerbi didn't say exactly when Fati would return, but it's relevant that he was mentioned. Fati was originally given a three-month timeline with his hamstring injury and that would point to a return in late February. Of course, with hamstring injuries, nothing is a certainty when trying to get back fitness and full health.

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Kami Doyle - Moves to Brighton Doyle has completed a move to Brighton away from Southampton.

Impact Doyle is another project signing for Brighton, as he's just 18 years old and wasn't getting time with the Southampton senior team in the Championship. He figures to compete in the Academy for probably the next couple years if not go on loan at some point, as well.

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Steven Hall - Signs with Brighton Hall has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Brighton from Australian side Adelaide United.

Impact Hall will start with the U21s and hope to eventually crack the rotation for the senior team, though at 19 years old, that'll be years in the future. For now, he'll hope to impress the staff and grow his game with the academy.

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Igor - Pictured in training Igor (undisclosed) was pictured in training Thursday ahead of Saturday's FA Cup match.

Impact Igor has been out since the end of December with an unknown issue, but it looks like he could be an option as soon as the FA Cup. He got a decent bit of run prior to injury because of other absences in the squad, but with Pervis Estupinan available again and the bevy of center-backs, playing time won't be as readily available for Igor.

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Julio Enciso - Working on pitch Enciso (knee) has picked up his recovery and is on the pitch training with a ball.

Impact Enciso was expected to get back in some kind of training January and this video proved it. Considering he's been out since October with the injury, it'll take time for him to feel comfortable and get back his full fitness, which likely means he's still probably another couple weeks from full training and maybe even a full month away from a return to the squad.

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Pascal Gross - Whips in eight crosses Gross had eight crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Monday's 0-0 draw against Wolverhampton.

Impact Gross had a great match in the playmaking department Monday despite neither team bagging a goal, registering four chances created and eight crosses. The midfielder has now gone his past three contests without a goal contribution following a stretch of five games where he recorded four and will hope to get back on the score sheet in their next contest against Luton Town on Jan. 30, as he tries to improve upon his nine Premier League goal contributions this campaign.

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Pervis Estupinan - Leads match in crosses Estupinan recorded 11 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Estupinan not only led the match in crosses Monday but also set his season-high in that stat, registering 11, which is three more than he has had in any other contest this campaign. He also wasn't terrible in the defense, notching one tackle won and two interceptions. This was only the left-back's third match back since his injury, but he continues to improve his performance every time, recording one goal on one shot to go along with four chances created, five interceptions, six tackles and 13 crosses across the three-game span.

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Joao Pedro - Active display in the attack Pedro had four shots (two on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Pedro wasn't able to notch a goal contribution for the second match in a row Monday but still proved to be decent in the attack, registering one tackle, three crosses and four shots. The forward has now started in the club's past four matches due to the club's high amount of injuries within their attacking department and has been pretty solid during that span, scoring two goals on 12 shots and one assist on four chances created to go along with four crosses in those four matches. He will hope to maintain the role moving forward, as he now has nine goal contributions in Premier League play this season.

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Jason Steele - Gains clean sheet against Wolves Steele recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Steele had another decent performance on Monday, registering two saves while leading his team to a clean sheet. The goalie has now recorded a clean sheet in consecutive contests, with those being his only two clean sheets in the Premier League this season. He will hope to carry this momentum into his next match and pick up a third in a row against Luton Town on Jan. 30.

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Tariq Lamptey - Registers 25 minutes against Wolves Lamptey made his return to action Monday, notching 25 minutes of play against Wolves while whipping in two crosses.

Impact Lamptey was finally back on the field after a nine-match stretch on the sidelines due to a strain, having played 25 minutes against Wolves. The defender wasn't too active in his time on the pitch, with the only major stat he recorded being two crosses. He will now hope to put his injury concerns behind him for the rest of the season, as when healthy, he is usually a regular sight on the pitch despite not always starting, appearing in all eight matches he has been available for this campaign.

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Tariq Lamptey's cameo on the wing could offer a taste of what is to come The right-back returned in that more advanced role from his latest injury lay-off, with De Zerbi's options out wide currently limited

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James Milner: Brighton's 'spark wasn't there' against Wolves | Premier League

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Simon Adingra - Active with Ivory Coast Adingra (hamstring) came off the bench during Ivory Coast's 4-0 loss to Guinea.

Impact Adingra is away at AFCON and seemingly recovered from the hamstring injury that was plaguing him. It's a good sign that he's back fit and means he should be an option immediately upon his return from the tournament. Prior to the injury Adingra had taken a significant role in the starting XI, a role he will likely return to after AFCON.

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Tariq Lamptey - On bench in return Lamptey (strain) is on the bench for Monday's contest against Wolves.

Impact Lamptey is making his return to the team sheet for the first time in nine weeks after finally recovering from a strain, lining up on the bench Monday. The defender should be expected to remain on the bench for most of the club's matches moving forward, as when he has been available this season, he has only started three times across his seven appearances. He should still find some starting time but will mainly be used in a rotational role.

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Joel Veltman - Still sidelined Monday Veltman (knee) remains unavailable heading into Monday's matchup with Wolverhampton. Manager Roberto De Zerbi told reporters, "Ansu Fati, Julio Enciso and Joel Veltman are all stil...

Impact Veltman has already been out of the squad for the club's last three outings and will now miss at least one more contest. The club hasn't provided a clear recovery timeline for the defender, so he should probably be considered out indefinitely at this point, at least until he returns to full training.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Ruled out against Wolves Igor (undisclosed) will not be available versus Wolverhampton on Monday. Manager Roberto De Zerbi told reporters, "At the moment Igor is out."

Impact Igor will be out of action for his second straight contest due to his undisclosed injury. With the return of Tariq Lamptey (strain), it's possible Igor would have been dropped from the starting XI even if fully fit. How the backline shakes out once Igor returns remains to be seen, as the club is slowly getting healthy.

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Tariq Lamptey - In contention Monday Lamptey (strain) will be available against Wolverhampton on Monday after manager Roberto De Zerbi told reporters, "Tariq Lamptey is back, he can be in the squad for tomorrow."

Impact Lamptey looks set to make just his second appearance over the club's last 18 contests due to various injury concerns. With Pervis Estupinan also back fit, both players figure to be in the mix for the left-back spot, though Jack Hinshelwood's place in the starting XI at right-back could also be an option for Lamptey or Estupinan.

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Harry Howell: Brighton's 15-year-old attacking star from a family of footballers The youngster, who is Jack Hinshelwood's cousin, is having a huge impact at youth-team level and holding his own against older players

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Valentin Barco - Joins Brighton Barco has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract until 2028 after signing for Brighton from Boca Juniors.

Impact Barco makes the jump to Europe after making 35 first team appearances for Boca Juniors and helping the club reach last year's Copa Libertadores final. Barco is the latest South American to join the Brighton talent factory and should provide depth behind Pervis Estupinan at both left-back and left wing-back depending how Roberto de Zerbi wants to lineup.

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