Brighton Team News Page 28 - Soccer

Adam Lallana - Picks up minor injury Lallana is out for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa due to a minor injury, manager Roberto De Zerbi announced. "Adam Lallana can't play, it's not a big injury though."

Impact Lallana's injury was immediately deemed minor by De Zerbi, but it's still one to monitor ahead of a Thursday trip to Marseille in the Europa League. Lallana's absence will shift Danny Welbeck into attacking midfield, likely bringing Facundo Buonanotte or Ansu Fati into the starting XI on the wing.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Ruled out Milner (strain) is out for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "James Milner doesn't play tomorrow."

Impact Milner won't return for Saturday's clash with Aston Villa with the same muscle injury he suffered in the Europa League. There's no definite timeline for the veteran midfielder's return, though his first chance to get back on the pitch is presumably a Thursday clash with Marseille in the Europa League.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Out Saturday Gross (strain) is out for Saturday's clash with Aston Villa, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "Pascal [Gross] is not available, he might be able to play in the Europa League...

Impact Gross is out Saturday with the same muscular injury that cost him a clash with Bournemouth. The positive development here is that Gross now has a specific return date, with eyes on a return during Thursday's trip to Marseille in the Europa League.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Available against Villa Ferguson (fitness) is available for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "Evan Ferguson is good, he worked yesterday very well."

Impact Ferguson is available Saturday, a good sign after concerns over his fitness were raised following a 45 minute stint against Bournemouth. The striker also had a minor knee injury during the break so it's a positive development that he avoided any sort of issues during training.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Still battling fitness Ferguson only went 45 minutes in Sunday's win against Bournemouth and according to manager Roberto De Zerbi, he wasn't in his best "physical condition."

Impact Ferguson had a bit of a knee issue over the international break and then he had an illness, so he probably hasn't been training fully. He'll hope to get some minutes in Wednesday's Cup match but may be a doubt to start the trip to Aston Villa on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mahmoud Dahoud - First assist in win Dahoud provided an assist and placed one shot (off-target) in Sunday's 3-1 win over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Dahoud did not have a strong game overall, but did manage to create the assist for Kaoru Mitoma's first goal. He was subbed after 74. The German midfielder is still trying to find his feet at Brighton since joining them over the summer from Borussia Dortmund. From five appearances (three starts) this was his first assist.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pervis Estupinan - Racks up third assist Estupinan delivered an assist, placed a shot-off-target and executed an accurate cross in Sunday's 3-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Estupinan made another solid contribution on Sunday. He was part of a formidable Seagulls defensive unit that offered few opportunities to the Cherries. The Ecuadorian international demonstrated again that he can contribute to scoring along with his defensive duties; he provided an assist (his third) and has also scored once from his five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - "Super-sub" strikes twice Mitoma scored twice from both his shots-on-target in Sunday's 3-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Mitoma came on from the bench for the second-half and exhibited a world-class performance. The Japanese midfielder was more than the Cherries would handle, he notched up two outstanding goals from both his on-target efforts. He has now accumulated three goals and three assists from six appearances. It is inevitable that this exciting player will regularly be on the scoresheet and assisting his teammates in coming matches.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Concedes one in victory Verbruggen recorded two saves and conceded one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Verbruggen was not called into action much on Sunday but he caused Bournemouth's goal through an error playing the ball out. The game result was carried by a high-performing Brighton attacking force in the second-half versus goalkeeping heroics.The Dutchman is yet to post a clean sheet since joining the Seagulls from Anderlecht over the summer. He has conceded five (1.7 per game) and pulled off 8 saves (2.7 per game, 62 percent).

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Four blocks and two interceptions in victory Dunk placed two shots (none on-target) in Sunday's 3-1 win over AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minute.

Impact Dunk did an outstanding job marshaling his Brighton defense on Sunday and directly played a key role through two interceptions and blocking four shots. His overall contribution ensured that Bournemouth could only place four of the 12 shots they fired on-target. The Seagulls captain also demonstrated that he is a defender who can be a danger in attack by firing two shots at goal.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma heads in his second goal for Brighton against Bournemouth | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kaoru Mitoma gives Brighton 2-1 lead over Bournemouth | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

James Milner - Confirmed as out Milner is not in the match day squad to face Bournemouth on Sunday.

Impact Milner misses out on Sunday's match after suffering a muscle injury Thursday in the Europa League. Milner hadn't started in either of Brighton's previous two Premier League matches as the veteran will hope to return for next week's clash against Aston Villa.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Out as expected Gross is not in the match day squad to face Bournemouth on Sunday due to a muscle strain.

Impact Gross misses out on Sunday's match as expected after suffering the injury in the Europa League Thursday. Brighton will start Mahmoud Dahoud and Billy Gilmour in the defensive portion of their midfield Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Recovers from illness Ferguson is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact Ferguson returns from an illness which kept him out of mid week action against AEK Athens. The forward starts with Danny Welbeck also in the XI as Ferguson has scored four goals in his five league appearances thus far.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Makes Starting XI Dunk is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact Dunk returns from an undisclosed injury which kept him out of Europa League action in mid week. The defender has played every minute in the Premier League for Brighton thus far helping his club keep one clean sheet while making 11 clearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Chance for Sunday Ferguson missed Thursday's match with an illness and has a chance for Sunday's match against Bournemouth, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Ferguson was dealing with a knee issue before the international break and then had to completely miss Thursday's game with an illness. It seems like he's playing through whatever knee issue he has, but this illness could prevent him from starting Sunday and it'll depend largely on how much he wants to push his striker.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Picks up injury midweek Milner picked up an injury Thursday and is unlikely for Sunday's match against Bournemouth, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Milner seems like a doubt for Sunday, as he's yet to be checked following Thursday's match. He's started three of the first six league matches and it seemed like he was set to feature regularly in UEL play, but an injury could derail those plans. Joel Veltman could be set for more time if Milner has to miss any.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - May not play Sunday Dunk (undisclosed) is a massive doubt for Sunday's match against Bournemouth, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "We can't take any risks, especially at this point of the seaso...

Impact This isn't a great update for Dunk, who missed Thursday's match with an injury suffered last weekend. On a short week, there's a chance he misses out Sunday, as well, which could mean starts for both Adam Webster and Jan Paul van Hecke at center-back.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Doubt with muscular problem Gross picked up a muscular problem Thursday and is a doubt for Sunday's match against Bournemouth, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact The life of UEFA play begins for Brighton and unfortunately it starts with an injury to Gross, who has rarely missed matches due to injury over the years. If he can't start Sunday, it could be both Billy Gilmour and Mahmoud Dahoud in defensive roles and someone else on a bigger set-piece role.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - First Brighton start Fati made his full debut and played 90 minutes during Thursday's 3-2 loss to AEK.

Impact Fati was in the starting XI for the first time since switching to Brighton and struggled to live up to the hype. The attacker shot once and drew three fouls but failed to create a chance or get on the scoresheet. Still Fati is wildly talented and should have the chance to continue his development on the South coast.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pervis Estupinan - Goes 90 in start Estupinan played the full 90 and was shown a yellow card during Thursday's 3-2 loss to AEK.

Impact Estpuinan was rested against Manchester United and got the start against AEK. He didn't look at his best, whether that was due to fatigue or something else Estpuinan wasn't up to his own lofty standards. His next chance to get back to his best is a Sunday clash with Bournemouth.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Struggles against AEK March shot once and failed to get on the scoresheet during a 3-2 loss to AEK on Thursday.

Impact March missed out against Manchester United with an injury but was fit enough to start Thursday. The winger wasn't overly impressive as Brighton were on the wrong side of a shock upset at the hands of AEK.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Lallana - Creates one chance Lallana totaled one chance and one tackle (zero won) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Manchester United.

Impact Lallana got his first start to the season after coming off the bench his previous three matches. Since returning from a hamstring injury, the midfielder has totaled three chances created and three tackles in four games thus far.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pervis Estupinan - Starts Europa League clash Estupinan (rest) will feature in the starting XI against AEK Athens on Thursday.

Impact Estupinan is back in the squad after being rested for Saturday's clash with Manchester United. With his return to the pitch, Tariq Lamptey figures to be relegated to a reserve role, though with the quick turnaround ahead of their matchup with Bournemouth on Sunday, it's possible Estupinan will be rested again.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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