BRIGHTON NEWS

Adam Webster - Remains without return date Webster (groin) will remain out for Saturday's match against Liverpool, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact It's the fourth-straight absence for Webster, who is dealing with a groin injury and doesn't have a timeline to return. Brighton have struggled in his absence and a matchup with Liverpool is unlikely to help, even at home where they've lost recent games to Villa and Burnley.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

From a new deal in August to bit-part player - what's going wrong for Solly March? Solly March deserved his new deal last summer - but has been a shadow his former self in recent months. What is going on?

MARCH 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Robert Sanchez - Concedes two goals in loss Sanchez made two saves and conceded two goals in the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday.

Impact Sanchez seems to be dropping form left and right as of late. In his last four appearances, he is averaging, 2.5 saves and 2.25 goals against per 90 minutes in all competitions. In the five appearances prior to that stretch of poor form, he was averaging, 2.4 saves and 1.0 goals against per 90 minutes in all competitions. There are a few factors that are contributing to his lackluster performances, however, until he and Brighton as a whole can regain form, there are much safer options to consider.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Breaks massive point draught Gross assisted once, produced one shot (none on target), created five chances, sent 14 crosses (five accurate), took seven corners, made one tackle (none won) and intercepted once...

Impact Gross has been underwhelming in terms of points this season with just three assists to his name after this match. However, his production, in general, has been much lower lately. Luckily though, he seems to have turned a page against Newcastle where he put forth his best performance so far this season. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.8 shots, 2.0 created chances, 5.8 crosses, 3.0 corners, 0.8 tackles and 1.0 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Bags first goal of season in loss Dunk scored once, took four shots (two on target) and intercepted once during the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday.

Impact Dunk was surprisingly offensively-driven in the loss Saturday. He did not make his typical tackles and the only defense he offered was clearing the ball. Otherwise, he took a season-high four shots. After going matches without a shot, Dunk has taken quite a few over the last five appearances. In that span, he is averaging, 1.6 shots, 0.6 tackles, 0.6 interceptions and 4.2 clearances per 90 minutes in all competitions.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Cucurella - Provides well-rounded performance Cucurella created one chance, sent five crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (three won) and intercepted once during the 2-1 loss to Newcastle on Saturday.

Impact Cucurella was one of the best players for Brighton in their tough loss Saturday. Not only did he offer his typical offense from the flank, but he also managed to drop in to help defensively. In his last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.6 shots, 0.6 created chances, 5.0 crosses, 0.2 corners, 2.6 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions. As long as he can continue to produce these types of numbers, he will be an excellent option worth considering.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Takes one shot in advanced role Lamptey took one shot (none on target), created one chance, sent one cross (one accurate) and intercepted once during the 2-1 loss to Newcastle on Saturday.

Impact Lamptey started as a striker in the loss Saturday but he did very little. Not only did the wingback have one shot taken, but he did not produce his typical peripheral stats either. If Lamptey will start in this advanced role in the future, his ceiling will be severely capped.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle wins to push further clear of EPL's bottom three

Ryan Fraser and Fabian Schar scored early for Newcastle as its English Premier League recovery survived a concerted Brighton fightback in a 2-1 win

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brighton's Webster ruled out of Newcastle trip after injury setback, may not return until after international break Brighton & Hove Albion have been hit by another extended lay-off for Adam Webster.His absence from the centre of the defence is expected to...

MARCH 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Enock Mwepu - Edging closer to return Mwepu has battled injury and illness but is expected to train Friday, according to manager Graham Potter. "He'll train tomorrow [Friday]. It's fantastic to have him nearly back and...

Impact Mwepu probably won't be an option Saturday against Newcastle, but he's getting closer to a return after being out since the second day of the year. That said, he isn't expected to have a starting role in the side unless Potter really wants to change things up following recent poor results.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Lallana - Making progress ahead of weekend Lallana is making progress with his hamstring injury ahead of Saturday's trip to Newcastle, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Lallana is making progress, but that doesn't mean he's going to start following his hamstring issue. He's been used a lot this season, but Brighton have other options in the midfield even if those options haven't done too well in recent contests.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Webster - Will remain out Saturday Webster (groin) will remain out for Saturday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact It's another absence for Webster, who will miss his third-straight match this weekend. The prior two games haven't gone to plan, as Brighton have been outscored 5-0 at home against Burnley and Aston Villa. Webster will hope to return soon with Liverpool, Tottenham and Man City coming up next.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Lallana - Misses out with hamstring injury Lallana was not in the squad for Saturday's match against Aston Villa because of a minor hamstring injury.

Impact Lallana will hope to get back in training this week ahead of the trip to Newcastle. He'd started two of three matches prior to injury, though he doesn't seem to have the same role as earlier in the season. After three-straight losses, Brighton could move to a different formation, which may not allow for a spot for Lallana.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cash sends message of support after scoring in Villa win

Matty Cash sent a message of support to a Poland teammate stranded in Ukraine after scoring the opening goal in Aston Villa’s 2-0 win at Brighton in the Premier League

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leandro Trossard - Has quiet game in loss Trossard took a shot and made a block and a clearance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Impact Trossard was in the starting lineup against Villa for just the third time in Brighton's last six games, but he couldn't end his side's scoring drought on Saturday and it's now three games in a row without a goal. Trossard himself hasn't scored at all in 2022, and he will be looking to change that next weekend against 14th-placed Newcastle.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Creates two chances against Villa Maupay took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Impact Maupay showed flashes of danger in Saturday's game, but Brighton have now been held scoreless in three consecutive games. He will be looking to add to his season tally of eight goals next weekend against Newcastle, which have conceded 45 times in 25 Premier League matches.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis MacAllister - Takes two shots in loss Mac Allister took two shots and made two clearances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Impact Mac Allister was back in central midfield Saturday but he couldn't get on the scoresheet against Villa. Since his brace against Everton on Jan. 2, he has taken 13 shots across seven Premier League appearances, but only two have been on target. He will want to be more accurate next weekend against 14th-placed Newcastle, which have conceded 45 goals in 25 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yves Bissouma - Takes two shots against Villa Bissouma took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Bissouma had a decent game on both sides of the ball Saturday, but it wasn't enough to lead his team to a result against Villa. Brighton have now lost three games in a row, and he will want to end that slide next weekend against a hot Newcastle team that is unbeaten in 2022 in the Premier League so far.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Sanchez - Concedes two goals against Villa Sanchez made two saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Impact Sanchez was beaten by strikes from Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins on Saturday as his side slumped to a defeat. He has kept just one clean sheet in eight Premier League games so far in 2022, and he's conceded seven goals combined in his last three -- which were all scoreless defeats for his side. He will want to do better next weekend against Newcastle, which have scored seven times in their last four matches.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Webster - Suffers injury setback Webster suffered a "little setback" with his groin injury and is set to miss Saturday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact It's unfortunate for Webster, who missed last weekend's match and it ended in a 3-0 home loss to Burnley. Fortunately for them, Lewis Dunk is available after suspension and will return to the XI, while Webster hopes to recover in the coming weeks.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enock Mwepu - Likely to remain out Mwepu is still battling an undisclosed injury and doesn't have a timeline to return, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact It's still unclear what the exact injury is for Mwepu, but he'll likely be out another week having been out since early January. He doesn't have much of a role in the team with everyone healthy, so his absence doesn't change anything despite him starting four of five matches prior to injury.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Available against Villa Dunk served his suspension and is eligible for Saturday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Dunk is expected to make an immediate return to the starting XI Saturday after his one-match suspension. Shane Duffy took his place against Burnley and things didn't end well for Brighton. The return of Dunk will hopefully return Brighton to their usual defensive form.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Webster - Misses Burnley loss Webster wasn't in the squad for Saturday's loss against Burnley due to a slight groin strain.

Impact Webster missed a rare match Saturday and it turned into a terrible result for Brighton. Given that performance, it wouldn't be surprising to see Webster back in the XI against Villa next match, likely taking the spot of Shane Duffy on the back line if they continue with four defenders.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Duffy - One on-goal shot during start Duffy logged one on-goal shot across 90 minutes during a 3-0 loss Saturday versus Burnley.

Impact Duffy was Brighton & Hove Albion's only footballer who logged an on-goal shot Saturday. However, the central defender mostly disappointed during his first Premier League start since Dec. 4. Adam Webster and Lewis Dunk remain more favorable options than Duffy.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Two accurate crosses during start Lamptey logged two accurate crosses across 90 minutes during a 3-0 loss Saturday versus Burnley.

Impact Lamptey was the only Brighton & Hove Albion team footballer who logged multiple accurate crosses Saturday. He could continue to start while Lewis Dunk remains suspended. However, there is a chance BHA manager Graham Potter utilizes the team's three other defenders instead.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE