Brighton Team News Page 66 - Soccer

Leandro Trossard - Set to return Sunday Trossard (hamstring) is back in training and could return Sunday, the club announced Friday.

Impact Trossard could return as soon as Sunday's clash with Everton, a good boost for the high-flying Seagulls. Trossard is one of their talismanic forwards and is a surprisingly strong fantasy option with his decent open-play volume.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Takes three shots in draw Maupay took three shots and created two chances in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Maupay was dangerous going forward on Wednesday as his side split the points with Chelsea after a headed equalizer from Danny Welbeck during stoppage time. Maupay had scored in three consecutive appearances heading into this game, and he will want to get back on the scoresheet Sunday against Everton, which have conceded 29 goals in 17 matches this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Sanchez - Concedes goal against Chelsea Sanchez made four saves but conceded a goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea.

Impact Sanchez was beaten by a Romelu Lukaku header from a corner kick on Wednesday, but he will take a draw with one of the Premier League's top teams after Danny Welbeck' stoppage-time equalizer. On Sunday he will face 15th-placed Everton, which have scored 21 goals in 17 matches this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Cucurella - Records assist against Chelsea Cucurella took a shot and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea. He also made a block, two clearances and won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Cucurella set up Danny Welbeck's stoppage-time equalizer Wednesday with a cross, earning a surprise point for his side against one of the Premier League's top teams. It was his first assist of the season, but he's averaging just under 1.5 chances created per 90 minutes in the Premier League from left back/left midfield. On Sunday he faces Everton, which are 15th in the table.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Scores goal against Chelsea Welbeck subbed into Wednesday's clash against Chelsea in the 80th minute and he scored a goal in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Welbeck produced a stoppage-time equalizer Wednesday in what was just his second appearance since September after recovering from a hamstring injury. He is continuing to work his way back to full fitness, and could be back in the starting lineup against Everton at the weekend.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck grabs stoppage-time Brighton equalizer ' Premier League

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Tuchel almost concedes title after Chelsea 1-1 with Brighton

Chelsea dropped more points in the Premier League title race by conceding a stoppage-time goal to Danny Welbeck to draw 1-1 with Brighton

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shane Duffy - On bench Wednesday Duffy (COVID-19) was named to the match-day squad versus Chelsea on Wednesday.

Impact Duffy returns following a two-game stint on the sidelines due to his positive COVID-19 test but will have to wait at least another week before getting a crack at the starting XI. Once back up to full match fitness, the central defender should be in contention to reclaim his spot on the pitch.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Trossard - Shelved against Chelsea Trossard (hamstring) was absent from the match-day squad to face Chelsea on Wednesday.

Impact Trossard has featured in all 17 matches for the club this season and will be sidelined for the first time. In those previous appearances, the forward has registered four goals on 43 shots (18 on target), one assist, 29 crosses (10 accurate) and seven corners. Without Trossard available, Alexis Mac Allister figures to be deployed in a more attacking role.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Starting against Chelsea Veltman (hamstring) will be in the starting XI versus Chelsea on Wednesday.

Impact Veltman returns to the pitch after missing the club's Boxing Day clash with Brentford due to his hamstring problem. Considering the defender has zero shots on target in 14 appearances this season, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting much out of him in the final third.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Duffy - Possible positive COVID test Duffy is likely one of the three positive COVID tests Brighton are dealing with and is doubtful for Wednesday's trip to Chelsea.

Impact Duffy is one of the Brighton players likely to miss Wednesday's trip, though that might be a positive for the defender. Brighton will likely have some midfielder slot into defense with so many COVID cases and injuries in defense.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Trossard - In doubt for Wednesday Trossard (hamstring) was brought off due to tightness in his hamstring, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Trossard had some tightness in his hamstring, which leaves his availability nebulous at best for Wednesday's clash. With the forward looking to recover over the next two training sessions. If Trossard can't play then Jakub Moder may slot into the starting XI.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton overcomes Brentford for 1st EPL win since September

Neal Maupay struck a stunning goal against his former club as Brighton picked up a first Premier League win in 12 games by beating Brentford 2-0

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Neal Maupay doubles Brighton advantage over Brentford ' Premier League

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Leandro Trossard magic lifts Brighton ahead of Brentford ' Premier League

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Jakub Moder - Records assist in win Moder took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Brentford.

Impact Moder grabbed his third assist of the season Sunday in setting up Neal Maupay's distance strike that put his side up two over Brentford before halftime. This was Brighton's first Premier League win since mid-September, but he will face a tougher challenge Wednesday against third-placed Chelsea.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enock Mwepu - Records assist in win Mwepu took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Brentford. He also made two clearances and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Mwepu set up Leandro Trossard's lovely chip-shot goal with a lobbed pass over the Brentford defenders on Sunday as his side won its first Premier League game since mid-September. He will want to have a similar influence against a tougher opponent Wednesday in Chelsea, which are third in the table thus far.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Scores goal against Brentford Maupay scored a goal and created two chances in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Brentford.

Impact Maupay scored with a powerful shot on Sunday, grabbing his third goal in his last three Premier League appearances. He will be looking for more Wednesday against Chelsea, which have conceded just 13 times in 19 matches this season.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Trossard - Scores goal against Brentford Trossard scored a goal and made two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Brentford.

Impact Trossard opened the scoring Sunday with a lovely chipped shot over opposing goalkeeper Alvaro Fernandez, but he was taken off at halftime. It is unclear whether the substitution was forced or if it was tactical, but his status will be one to monitor ahead of Wednesday's clash against Chelsea.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Alzate - In squad for Boxing Day Alzate (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Brentford.

Impact Alzate is back in the team for the second-straight match, recovering from an ankle injury that has kept him out the majority of the season. He'll hope to find some playing time, but he didn't play much early in the season outside of starting in the opener.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Facing mid-to-late January return Dunk (knee) is not expected back until mid-to-late January. Manager Graham Potter told reporters, "With Lewis Dunk we're looking at him returning between the middle and end of Janu...

Impact Based on the manager's timeline, Dunk figures to miss the next three clashes at a minimum, though it could certainly be longer. While the defender should be a near-lock for the starting XI once fit, he is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his lack of offensive upside.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Late test against Brentford Veltman (hamstring) "will be assessed in the build up" to Sunday's match against Brentford, according to Graham Potter.

Impact This isn't an overly positive update on Veltman, but it looks like he has a chance of playing Sunday after suffering an issue roughly a week ago. Still, he may not be risked if not fully healthy, especially with Shane Duffy and Adam Webster options to start again.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Back for Boxing Day Gross (COVID-19) is available for Sunday's match against Brentford, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Gross should have multiple days of training ahead of Sunday's match, so there's a chance he makes the starting XI again. That said, his role hasn't been firm the last few matches in which he was available, going just 55 minutes in the recent draw at Southampton.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Available against Brentford Maupay (COVID-19) is available for Sunday's match against Brentford, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact As expected, Maupay is an option again after likely testing positive for COVID-19 more than a week ago. He should have multiple days of training ahead of this match, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in the XI on Boxing Day.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Webster - Training ahead of Brentford match Webster (calf) has been training and should be available for Sunday's match against Brentford, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact This is a nice boost for Brighton, who have had defensive questions the last couple matches. Webster was a late test for the last match and more than a week later, he should be ready to start. He's been out since the first day of the month with a calf issue and his return should allow Brighton to return to their preferred formation Sunday.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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