Brighton Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Simon Adingra - Late call for Sunday Adingra (undisclosed) is doubtful for Sunday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "We have to be careful with Simon Adingra."

Impact Adingra missed out last week due to a knock and appears to still be trying to overcome that issue after seeing a doubtful tag. He will be a late call for Sunday's match, with a fitness test being the deciding factor if he is an option or not. Even if he is fit, he will only see a spot on the bench, as he has only started in one of his five appearances this campaign.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Matt O'Riley - Working on recovery O'Riley (ankle) is making improvements, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Matt is very positive and he's making small steps forward and I think that's very important when you...

Impact O'Riley continues to work on his recovery following his ankle issues, as he is progressing in his rehabilitation program. However, he is still out, likely needing another month before a return. Either way, this is still positive news, as the midfielder is on the mend and is working his way back to full health.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Paul Van Hecke - Injury downplayed Van Hecke (groin) has had his injury downplayed, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "In terms of van Hecke I don't think his injury is that bad but you go from week to week."

Impact Van Hecke was announced to be out for around six weeks due to a groin issue a few days ago but is already receiving a positive update, with their manager claiming the injury isn't as bad as first thought. However, he will still at least miss a decent portion of time, as a month out seems to be the minimum for the defender. Either way, he will look for a quick return, as he did start in every match he was available for before his injury.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Set for return Veltman (illness) is an option for Sunday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Joel is back in the squad."

Impact Veltman has cleared the illness that made him miss the last match, as he has been announced as an option for Sunday. He has started in all five matches he has been available for this campaign and will likely return to that spot now that he is fit.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Questionable for Sunday Milner (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "The positive things are Brajan and Solly trained really well this we...

Impact Milner will be a late call for Sunday's match, with the midfielder having been handed the questionable tag after dealing with a hamstring issue. However, this will come down to a late fitness test, leaving his availability up in the air until game time. He did start in the club's opening three matches of the season before his injury, so they will hope he can be an option Sunday.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Possibility to face Spurs March (knee) trained this week and is questionable for Sunday's match against Brighton, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "The positive thing is Solly trained really well this...

Impact March was once again training this week, leaving him a spot where he could be an option Sunday. He will likely need a late fitness test, with that deciding his availability. He has yet to appear this season, so he will hope to see some minutes, probably only seeing a spot on the bench if he earns a place on the team sheet.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Brajan Gruda - Trains, could play Sunday Gruda (calf) is questionable for Sunday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "The positive thing is Brajan trained really well this week, so he might be...

Impact Gruda could be making his return following a calf issue, possibly making his debut on the team sheet if selected for Sunday. His availability will likely come down to a late fitness test, making this a game-time decision. If he is selected for the team sheet, only expect him to see a spot on the bench, looking for time to test his legs after the extended absence.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Paul Van Hecke - Out around six weeks Van Hecke is expected to miss around six weeks after suffering a groin injury, according to the player, per Stef Geerts of ESPN. "It takes a while to wait and see how the rehabilit...

Impact Van Hecke will be sitting out the international break and an additional few weeks following the break after suffering a somewhat serious groin issue. He picked up the injury two matches ago, with the pain starting against Nottingham Forest. He had started in all matches leading up to his injury, so this will force a change, with Igor or Adam Webster as likely replacements. He will eye a return around mid-November, that is if he suffers no setbacks in his recovery process.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Adingra - Dealing with knock Adingra was not available to face Chelsea on Saturday as he's dealing with a knock reports Andy Naylor of The Athletic.

Impact Adingra was left out of Saturday's squad after picking up an issue in the buildup to the match. The injury was deemed precautionary meaning Adingra should be back for next week's match against Spurs.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Misses through illness Veltman was unavailable for Saturday's match against Chelsea due to an illness reports Andy Naylor of The Athletic.

Impact Veltman missed the match after picking up an illness during the buildup to the fixture. The defender will hope to recover in time for next week's clash against Spurs.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Paul Van Hecke - Injured for Chelsea match van Hecke was not available to face Chelsea on Sunday due to muscle injury reports Andy Naylor of the Athletic.

Impact van Hecke missed the match after picking up an injury in the buildup. More information about the extent of the defender's injury should be available in the buildup to next week's clash against Tottenham.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pervis Estupinan - Only volume at Chelsea Estupinan logged six crosses (one accurate) and two corners during Brighton & Hove Albion's 4-2 loss Saturday at Chelsea. He also received a yellow card.

Impact Statistically, Estupinan provided a lot of volume during Brighton & Hove Albion's latest game, attempting more than five crosses yet again. However, only one of them was accurate. Among his overall volume was a yellow card for tripping Noni Madueke. The foul resulted in Cole Palmer scoring a free kick, Chelsea's third and game-winning goal against Brighton.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Finally on scoresheet Rutter scored one goal on three shots (one on goal) during Brighton & Hove Albion's 4-2 loss Saturday at Chelsea.

Impact Early during the game and inside Chelsea's penalty box, Levi Colwill attempted a clearance that deflected off Carlos Baleba. The deflection was time and placed well enough for Rutter to score his first goal as a Brighton footballer. With a direct contribution finally off his chest, perhaps more will follow.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Baleba - Luck results in assist and goal Baleba logged one assist and one goal during Brighton & Hove Albion's 4-2 loss Saturday at Chelsea.

Impact During the game's seventh minute, Levi Colwell's attempted clearance in Chelsea's penalty box was deflected off Baleba and headed in for a goal by Georginio Rutter. Less than half an hour later, Baleba intercepted a Robert Sanchez pass and capitalized on the opportunity by scoring. Even though Brighton & Hove Albion lost, Baleba was easily the team's best player and established himself as a game-changer.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Allows four goals Verbruggen logged two saves but conceded four goals during Brighton & Hove Albion's 4-2 loss Saturday at Chelsea.

Impact For the first time since signing with Brighton & Hove Albion, Verbruggen conceded more than three goals, all four scored by Cole Palmer. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself next month, beginning with a Tottenham matchup scheduled for Oct. 6.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Baleba pulls one back for Brighton v. Chelsea | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Georginio Rutter's header gives Brighton lead v. Chelsea | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Pervis Estupinan - Logs first start of season Estupinan played 82 minutes in the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Sep. 22. He finished with one shot off target, two chances created, 14 crosses (four accurate), six corners...

Impact Estupinan was far more active as an attacking threat rather than as a defensive stopped, and he routinely earns most of his fantasy upside due to his crossing ability and attacking involvements. As long as he remains healthy, he should remain as the Seagulls' starting left-back for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Yasin Ayari - Available following illness Ayari is an option for Saturday's match against Chelsea after recovering from his illness, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Yasin is available after his illness, he will be b...

Impact Ayari is back following his one-game absence, having recovered from his illness. He did start in his last appearance, although he will probably only see a spot on the bench Saturday. He should continue in more of a rotational role, starting in one of his four appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Brajan Gruda - Doubtful for Saturday Gruda (calf) is doubtful for Saturday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "He will be back in the squad very soon, maybe already at the weekend. We will...

Impact Gruda has yet to make his season debut due to a calf issue but could be changing that Saturday, as the forward was handed a slight chance of appearing on the team sheet. Even if this is the case, a bench spot is the best he will likely do after the extended absence. That said, he is probable to hold a rotational role this campaign either way, seeing most of his time off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Out to face Chelsea Pedro is out for Saturday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "I'm not sure how long he will be out. I think that he is a good healer and I'm convinced t...

Impact Pedro looks to have picked up an injury in his short appearance against Chelsea, as he is back on the injury list for Saturday. It appears the issue isn't too serious, with a return likely coming in their next match or directly after the international break. That said, the club will hope for the soonest return, as he did start in their opening three matches of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Paul Van Hecke - Provides assist in draw van Hecke assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact van Hecke provided a cross that was headed in by Jack Hinshelwood to tie the score at 1-1 in the 42nd minute of play. The assist marked the first of the season for van Hecke, accounting also for his first chance created in five games played. On the defensive side, he recorded an interception for a second straight outing, while this also marked his second consecutive game without a tackle won.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hinshelwood - Scores first of season Hinshelwood scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Hinshelwood buried his first goal of the season as he put his team on the board, tying the score at 1-1 in the 42nd minute of play, as he knocked in a header off a well-placed cross from Jan Paul van Hecke. This also marked the fourth straight game that Hinshelwood recorded at least one chance created, and the fourth time in five outings that he recorded at least 40 completed passes. On the other end, he accounted for a tackle won for a second consecutive outing.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Nets third of season Welbeck scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Nottingham Forest. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39...

Impact Welbeck netted his third goal in five appearances this season as he fired a free kick to beat the opposing keeper and put his side on the scoreboard just before halftime. This also marked the third time in four outings that he registered at least three shots, and the fourth time in five outings that he tallied at least one shot on target. Additionally, Welbeck recorded at least one tackle won for the fourth time in five games.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Concedes two in draw Verbruggen had two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Verbruggen conceded two goals in a match for the first time in three outings this season. This also marked his second clean sheet and the second time he made at least two saves in the three-game stretch. Up next for Brighton & Hove Albion is a meeting with Chelsea on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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