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How will De Zerbi replace Lallana as Brighton bid for Europe? Adam Lallana could be out for the rest of the season following surgery and the Brighton head coach has to make some big decisions

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jakub Moder - Could return before end of season Moder (ACL) is working on the pitch and manager Robert De Zerbi believes he could be ready before the end of the season.

Impact Moder suffered a brutal injury last April and has undergone two surgeries since, but it looks like he's on the mend and could be training in the next couple months. Prior to injury, he was finding a role under Graham Potter and it wouldn't be surprising if he saw a few appearances if healthy before the season was over.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Attempts nine crosses March registered three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Fulham.

Impact March attempted 25 crosses across his first three appearances of February. So despite not logging an assist during the three-appearance span, March has an 8.3-cross average that indicates he is flirting with goal contributions, which should make him an intriguing option with much upside that fantasy managers can benefit from.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Creates three chances Gross had five crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Fulham.

Impact Despite not having any assists since Dec. 31, the 2023 year has been a quality year in terms of Gross creating goal-scoring chances. He averaged 2.7 created chances across his first six appearances following 2022. That level of chance creation indicates Gross will be a formidable option across Brighton & Hove Albion's future games.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pervis Estupinan - Four inaccurate crosses Estupinan recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Fulham.

Impact Based on his cross output, Estupinan continues to alternate between good and bad logs. He recorded zero accurate crosses thrice across his five appearances from Jan. 14 to Feb. 18. But during the other two, Estupinan used accurate crosses to log multiple assists total.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Sanchez - Allows one goal Sanchez recorded one save and conceded one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Fulham.

Impact Despite saving a shot from Andreas Pereira, Sanchez could not prevent substitute Manor Solomon from scoring Fulham's game-winning goal. The goalkeeper will try to maintain a clean sheet during Brighton's next game, though it is an unfavorable matchup scheduled at Newcastle United on Feb. 25.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Still unavailable Saturday Welbeck is dealing with a calf injury that will keep him out of the lineup against Fulham on Saturday. Manager Roberto De Zerbi told reporters, "Danny Welbeck is also unable to pla...

Impact Welbeck was sidelined versus Crystal Palace on Saturday and will now be out of action again due to his calf problem. In his last three contests (two starts), the forward scored one goal on six shots (three on target). Once cleared to play, Welbeck should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Levi Colwill - Out versus Fulham Colwill (strain) could be ready to play versus Newcastle United on Feb. 25. Manager Roberto De Zerbi told reporters, "Levi Colwill could be back next game." As such, Colwill will n...

Impact Colwill has been out of action since Jan. 14 versus Liverpool, a stretch of three matches on the sidelines due to his muscular injury. Prior to his absence, the central defender had started five straight in which he recorded 13 clearances, four interceptions and two chances created. If he does return for Newcastle, Colwill could be in the mix to reclaim his place in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Lallana - Expected to miss months Lallana is expected to miss months with a leg injury, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "Lallana has a big injury and we will lose him for a long time."

Impact It's a tough update on Lallana, who suffered the initial injury a few weeks ago. There's a chance he suffered some kind of setback or new injury in his recovery, though De Zerbi didn't dive into too much detail. His absence could mean more time for Alexis Mac Allister in the attacking midfield role, as he took that spot from Pascal Gross in the most recent contest.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Human error' in VAR process at Arsenal, Brighton games

Referees chief Howard Webb has contacted Arsenal and Brighton after “significant errors” in their respective Premier League matches this weekend

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kaoru Mitoma - Takes shot in draw Mitoma took a shot on target and made a clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. He also won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Mitoma came back down to earth a little in Saturday's draw with Palace, but he still has four goals across his last six Premier League appearances.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Mac Allister - Takes seven shots in draw Mac Allister took seven shots (three on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Mac Allister was very active and dangerous from attacking midfield on Saturday, but he just couldn't find a strike to beat Vicente Guaita in goal and break the deadlock against Palace. He's averaging 3.7 shots (1.5 on target) and 1.5 chances created per 90 minutes since his return to the Premier League from the World Cup.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Sanchez - Concedes goal to Palace Sanchez made zero saves and conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

Impact Sanchez was beaten by a James Tomkins header as his side was pegged back for a draw on Saturday. Brighton are unbeaten in their last five Premier League games since the turn of the calendar year and next up is a clash with seventh-placed Fulham, which have scored 34 goals in 23 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pervis Estupinan - Records assist against Palace Estupinan created a chance and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. He also made three clearances, two interceptions, won two of five tackles and took a s...

Impact Estupinan set up Solomon March's opener Saturday with a cross for his third assist across his last three matches. The left-back has started in 13 consecutive Premier League games for Brighton, creating 18 chances in that span.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Scores goal against Palace March took four shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. He also created four chances and won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact March scored his fifth goal of the season in converting from a Pervis Estupinan cross on Saturday. He's tallied 18 shots (eight on target) and 10 chances created across five Premier League appearances since the turn of the calendar year mostly from the right wing, notching four goals and an assist in that span.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Palace draw with Brighton 1-1 after goalie mistake in EPL

James Tomkins has taken advantage of a mistake by Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to help Crystal Palace draw 1-1 in the English Premier League

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evan Ferguson - Available against Palace Ferguson (leg) is available and will be in the squad for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Ferguson missed out last week and was replaced by Deniz Undav in the starting XI, something that De Zerbi will have to decide Saturday. If Ferguson starts, he'd likely be the striker with Danny Welbeck moving to more of a midfield role. While if Undav was in, he played well in that attacking midfield role and it wouldn't be surprising if a similar squad was used Saturday, meaning a bench role for Ferguson.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Mac Allister - Available after suspension Mac Allister has served his one-match suspension and will be eligible to face Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Impact Mac Allister has played in just three of the club's six matches since returning from the World Cup. In that limited action, the midfielder garnered five shots (two on target), one cross (inaccurate) and three chances created. Given his more defensive role for Brighton, Mac Allister may not be able to provide the same offensive upside he did with Argentina -- one goal on seven shots (four on target) and one assist in six matches.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Squanders three big chances Undav missed three big chances, hit the woodwork and had three shots (one on-target) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth.

Impact Undav failed to capitalize on a poor error by Bournemouth keeper, Neto, on Saturday where he was provided with a golden chance to score. He managed to miss three opportunities to capitalize on it. His performance demonstrated why the German forward is not a regular starter for the Seagulls and unsurprisingly he was subbed after 75 for Julio Enciso. From nine appearances (one start) he has yet to score.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Ineffective performance in win Welbeck fired three shots (one on-target) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Bournemouth.

Impact Welbeck lacked effectiveness on Saturday. His one shot-on-target was a weak header and he did not capitalize on other chances that would have been in the back of the net on a better day for him. He was subbed after 57 for Jeremy Sarmiento. The injury prone striker did not seem to be hurt during the game but was seen icing his calf after substitution. From 16 appearances (13 starts) he has scored just once and delivered two assists.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Sarmiento - Delivers winning goal assist Sarmiento delivered an assist and executed two shots (one on-target) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth.

Impact Sarmiento came on from the bench on Saturday after 55 for Danny Welbeck. He was brought on to inject energy into the Seagulls attack, and showed the difference he can make by delivering the cross that assisted Brighton's winning goal. The Ecuadorian is currently not a regular starter. From seven appearances (one start), this was his first assist.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Sanchez - Delivers clean sheet in nervy performance Sanchez completed two saves in Saturday's 1-0 win over Bournemouth.

Impact Sanchez did not look confident on Saturday. He made a series of poor clearances that could have resulted in goals and he was not assertive in dealing with crosses. He has now delivered just two clean sheets from his last 10 games.The Spaniard has made 20 appearances (all starts), conceded 27 (1.4 per game) and completed 46 saves. On current form he does not look like an attractive fantasy pick.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaoru Mitoma - "White hot" form continues with goal Mitoma scored from one of his two shots-on-target in Saturday's 1-0 defeat of Bournemouth. He also had a shot blocked.

Impact Mitoma was in sharp form on Saturday. He was a constant danger down Brighton's attacking left flank and consistently got the better of the Cherries defense when on the ball. The Japanese international will be one to watch. He is in "white hot" form having delivered five goals and an assist in six of his last seven matches.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Delivers sharp performance in win Lamptey executed six crosses (none accurate) and engaged in three tackles during Saturday's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth.

Impact Lamptey was one of the Seagull's more threatening players on Saturday. The Ghanaian defender was playing in an attacking midfield role from where he initiated many of his team's more dangerous actions. His low center of gravity and fast pace was difficult for the Cherries to handle. He was subbed after 75.Lamptey has started just two of his 17 appearances but from this performance it is likely we will see him as a regular starter and it is only a matter of time before he accrues EPL goals and assists. He did get on the scoresheet last week in Brighton's FA Cup victory over Liverpool.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undav's unbelievable triple miss for Brighton! Brighton's Deniz Undav had a moment to forget as he had THREE clear attempts at putting the Seagulls 1-0 up against Brighton but fluffed his...

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • SKY.COM