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Adam Lallana - Assists in return Lallana assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Chelsea.

Impact Lallana returned from injury and was an immediate impact assisting one of the two Brighton's goals Sunday. Looks to be that the midfielder could be climbing up the depth chart for the team after starting his last five matches played.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Logs assist off bench Milner assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Milner has been struggling with injuries of late, coming off the for the second match in a row since returning from injury. He did get his first assist of the season in 33 minutes of play as the midfielder will try to keep fit in order to keep his starting role for the team.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Valentin Buonanotte - Nets goal Buonanotte scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Chelsea.

Impact Buonanotte scored his first goal of the reason after being an unused sub last match. He has only started three of the six EPL matches this season, logging in a goal and an assist with six tackles (two won) and two interceptions in that span.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - On scoring run Pedro scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 104th m...

Impact Pedro has been on fire of late, scoring four goals in the last three matches, with just one of them coming as starts. He has only been getting starting in non-league action, with just four starts in 14 Premier League appearances,

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Steele - Concedes three Steele recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Chelsea.

Impact Steele got his first start since Nov 12 and saw three goals go by to take the loss Sunday. He has been rotating playing time with Bart Verbruggen, starting in eight league matches so far while allowing 16 goals with 23 saves in that span, failing to record a clean sheet in the Premier League yet. If the keeper gets the start Wednesday, he was face off with Brentford, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Could return in 2023 Welbeck (strain) is eyeing to return before the end of 2023 after suffering a strain about a month ago, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi, per Brian Owen of The Argus.

Impact Welbeck may return sooner than expected, now thinking of a return before the end of 2023 instead of late into January. The club will hope this comes to fruition, as they are already very banged up in the attacking department, and Welbeck was a regular starter before his injury. Once the player does return, he should be expected to get a nod in the starting XI immediately.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Expected to train in January Enciso (knee) is expected to return to training in January after a four-month absence with a knee injury, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi, per Brian Owen of The Argus.

Impact Enciso is eyeing a return sometime in late January after manager Roberto De Zerbi announced he would plan to have the attacker start training in January during the international break. The 19-year-old return to the squad would be a huge addition to the team, as he appeared 20 times for the club last season and will help reinforce an already crippled attacking department.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Webster - Set for weeks out Webster (strain) is set to miss multiple weeks, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi."Adam Webster was injured on Monday - I think for a couple of weeks."

Impact Webster suffered the muscular injury in training and is now set for multiple weeks on the sideline. The defender will hope to get back on the pitch before the winter break, though it's not entirely clear if he will manage to do so. Igor is fit once more and could see more minutes with Webster sidelined.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Second surgery successful March (knee) underwent a second surgery that was successful, he announced via Instagram.

Impact March underwent the second surgery and now begins his long road to recovery from the Knee injury. The forward is already done for the season but will hope to get back on the pitch for the 2024/25 pre-season.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Paul Van Hecke - Available for return van Hecke is set to return from a one-match Europa League ban.

Impact van Hecke was left sidelined during a 1-0 win over AEK and is now eligible to return. The defender has seen consistent starting minutes of late and with a plethora of injuries elsewhere in the starting XI there's no reason to think his starting role will dwindle.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Returns against AEK Mitoma got the start and went 69 minutes during Thursday's 1-0 win over AEK.

Impact Mitoma certainly didn't play at his best during Thursday's win, but more importantly than anything else he was fit and back on the pitch. With a laundry list of injuries and the busiest part of the schedule on deck Mitoma will be required to handle some big minutes in December.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Starts in win Igor got the start and played the full 90 during Thursday's 1-0 win over AEK.

Impact Igor returned to the starting XI, as expected, and was excellent throughout Thursday's win. The defender will be expected to play some substantial minutes now that he is fit once more, especially due to all the injuries the club is struggling with. Igor could see starts anywhere across the backline in all competitions.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Active in Europa League Milner came off the bench during Thursday's 1-0 win over AEK Athens.

Impact Milner was out for the first match back from the international break but returned in Europa League action. He was only deemed fit enough for 13 minutes off the bench but the defender is still a good depth addition to the squad. With the laundry list of injuries elsewhere Milner could be called upon in a variety of roles.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Hamstring injury confirmed Fati had suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him on the sidelines for the next six weeks, per Guillem Balague of CBS Sports.

Impact Fati received some bad news that his hamstring injury will keep him out until the beginning of the 2024 year. Though, the forward has been struggling to keep a consistent starting role for the team since heading on loan from Barcelona, starting just two of the nine matches in the Premier League. With his absence, Joao Pedro will be set for more playing time at forward for Brighton.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Available for selection Igor is available to play during Thursday's trip to Athens, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi."Igor can play."

Impact Igor could see an immediate role in the starting XI with Tariq Lamptey (leg) ruled out for Thursday's clash. With the busy December schedule coming up Igor could be in for significant minutes in the next month, potentially in a variety of defensive roles.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Out again Lamptey (leg) is feared to have suffered a long-term injury, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "Igor can play. Ansu [Fati] and [Tariq] Lamptey are both injured. We have lost t...

Impact Lamptey suffered the injury during a clash with Nottingham Forest and now finds himself straight back on the sideline after missing seven matches earlier. The fact that the injury was immediately deemed serious is an awful sign. Igor is returning to the first team and could see more starting minutes with Lamptey out.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Injury deemed serious Fati (leg) will be out long-term, manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed. "Igor can play. Ansu [Fati] and [Tariq] Lamptey are both injured. We have lost them for a long time I think. "

Impact Fati will now be sidelined for a significant period of time with the leg injury. De Zerbi didn't give a specific timeline but it seems that Fati could be missing for the entire December schedule. Joao Pedro will play major minutes with Fati left sidelined.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - Training Wednesday Mitoma (undisclosed) took part in training Wednesday, Brian Owen reports.

Impact Mitoma was back in training Wednesday and traveled to Athens. The winger is a crucial part of the starting XI, though it would be surprising to see him rushed back in Europa League action. More likely than not Mitoma could be a bench option for Thursday's trip to Athens and a starting option against Chelsea on Dec. 3.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Set for another knee surgery March (knee) is scheduled to undergo another knee surgery and will miss the rest of the season, Andy Naylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact March already underwent surgery to repair meniscus damage and now will have an operation on a ruptured cruciate ligament sustained in the same incident at Manchester City in October. The double injury has ruled the 29-year-old out for the rest of the season. Making things even worse for March is the fact that this will be his second ACL operation after the one he had in 2015, which kept him out for 11 months.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Brace of assists Gross assisted two goals from six chances created and attempted nine crosses (four accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 win against Nottingham.

Impact Gross set up Evan Ferguson for the opener and later saw one of his nine crosses headed in by Joao Pedro. His assists bring his total to three for the season to go with his two goals. He is Brighton's top crosser (61) and chance creator (28) this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Scores in win Ferguson scored with his only shot in Saturday's 3-2 win against Nottingham.

Impact Ferguson again showed that he has an eye for goal when he scored with a precise side-footed finish into the far corner. The young striker has struggled with injuries and fitness this season and is having his minutes carefully managed by Manager Roberto De Zerbi, starting only five of the last 10 in all competitions. He has now scored six this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Scores brace Joao Pedro came off the bench to score a brace in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Nottingham.

Impact Joao Pedro was introduced in the first half, replacing the injured Ansu Fati. He headed in to put his side 2-1 up before winning and scoring a penalty to give his side what proved to be an invaluable two-goal cushion. The attacker has four so far in the Premier League and eight in all competitions. He has not started any of the last four league games, though he could see increased minutes if Fati's injury proves to be serious.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Concedes twice Verbruggen Conceded twice and made three saves in Saturday's 3-2 win over Nottingham.

Impact Verbruggen came back into the starting XI after sitting out the previous game, with manager Roberto De Zerbi continueing to rotate his keepers. He is still without a clean sheet in the Premier League this season and has conceded 10 goals in six games. It is anyone's guess who will start against Chelsea on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Sent off Saturday Dunk was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Dunk was shown a straight red card in the 73rd minute for abusive language towards a referee. The defender will miss Brighton's next two matches through suspension.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Forced off early Fati was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest with an injury.

Impact Fati left the match in the 21st minute succumbing to a leg injury and being replaced by Joao Pedro. The attacker's extent of injury should be revealed post match.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE