BRIGHTON NEWS

Joao Pedro - Out Saturday Pedro is out for Saturday's clash with Ipswich Town.

Impact Pedro wasn't selected for Saturday's match. There were some reports he was back late from international duty, and he could be carrying some sort of knock. His status in training ahead of a Sunday clash with Nottingham Forest should indicate his fitness.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Starting as expected Veltman (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Ipswich.

Impact Veltman is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash after being deemed fit. The defender picked up a minor hamstring injury before the international break, but is fit and ready to go in the first match out of the break.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ferdi Kadioglu - Option off bench Kadioglu (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Ipswich.

Impact Kadioglu is back on the bench for Saturday's clash after overcoming a hamstring issue. The defender isn't ready to make his debut for Brighton in the starting XI, but he's getting closer. Joel Veltman gets the start with Kadioglu only on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Fit for weekend Veltman (hamstring) is fit for Saturday's match against Ipswich Town, said manager Fabian Hurzeler per Sam Morton of Sussex World.

Impact Veltman was forced off against Arsenal prior to the international break with a hamstring injury. He was able to use the extra week to recover, making him an option for the clash with Ipswich Town. The defender has already started all three matches at right back, generating eight tackles (two won) and seven clearances.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Wieffer - Set for fitness test Wieffer (undisclosed) is back in training and will be a fitness test ahead of Saturday's clash with Ipswich Town. "Mats Wieffer is training with the team today and then we have to...

Impact Wieffer has missed the last two PL matches with an injury, only getting the chance to play the opener against Everton. He is very close to making his return, though would have to pass fitness before being an option for the team. Prior to getting hurt, Wieffer recorded an assist with four tackles (three won) and two clearances.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Keeps up training March (knee) is still keeping up with training as he continues to be some time away from returning to the pitch, confirmed manager Fabian Hurzeler. "I wouldn't say he's close, if...

Impact March is still keeping up with his training following his knee injury. He is not too far along from returning as he aims to make his debut on the pitch for the first time since Oct of 2023. When he does become an option for Brighton, the midfielder is set to be used off the bench until he is back to full form.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Listed as day to day Milner (hamstring) is listed as day to day heading into Saturday's match against Ipswich Town. "James [Milner] had a scan, it was not a big issue, but with him you have to go day-b...

Impact James Milner is still recovering from a hamstring injury sustained before the international break against Arsenal. He is listed as day to day, and it is unclear whether he will be able to play Saturday against Ispwich Town. If the midfielder is indeed unfit to play, Yasin Ayarl is likely to start in defensive midfield alongside Carlos Baleba.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Moder - Plays over break Moder (undisclosed) played off the bench in both of Poland's UEFA matches during the international break.

Impact Moder was thought to be an option to move elsewhere in the transfer window, but he's still in the squad and seemingly healthy enough for minutes. However, he's far down the depth chart and will have to win over Fabian Hurzeler if he wants any kind of minutes this season given the depth in the side and numerous new signings.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Brajan Gruda - Back on grass Gruda (calf) is back on the grass ahead of Saturday's match against Ipswich Town.

Impact Gruda has yet to make his debut for Brighton after opening the season with a calf injury. The good news is he is back on the training pitch and will aim to start team training before being an option for the Seagulls. The midfielder made 19 starts in 28 appearances with Mainz last season, totaling four goals with three assists while creating 43 chances and 53 crosses (10 won).

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ferdi Kadioglu - Training over break Kadioglu (hamstring) has been pictured in training over the international break.

Impact Kadioglu hasn't played since Aug. 17 for Fenerbahce, so combined with changing clubs, he needs to get back his full fitness. That likely means he'll make a bench appearance or two before being thrown into the Brighton starting XI, especially with a healthy Pervis Estupinan and Jack Hinshelwood able to fill the full-back roles if Joel Veltman can't go after the break.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Moder - Missing out due to injury Moder has been held out of the opening three matches of the season due to injury, the player announced in an interview, per Brighton Polska. "Generally, the situation is the same a...

Impact Moder has not been dropped from the squad and instead is missing out due to injury, appearing to have been affected in some way following his time at Euro 2024 with Poland. It is unknown when he is set to return, with no further information available at the moment. However, with the international break giving him two weeks to rest, he could be available for their next match on Sept. 14.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Matt O'Riley - Completes successful surgery O'Riley (ankle) has completed surgery and is set to return in around two months, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Derren Howard of Sussex World. "He had his operation toda...

Impact O'Riley has finally undergone his surgery, with the operation completed with success. This is great news for the midfielder, as he will now start his road to recovery. He will likely remain out for around the next two months, eyeing a return sometime in November.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ferdi Kadioglu - Arrives with injury Kadioglu has joined Brighton nursing a hamstring injury, according to manager Fabian Huerzeler, per Brian Owen of The Argus. "[Kadioglu] has a small issue with his hamstring."

Impact Kadioglu has just joined Brighton but is already missing out on action due to injury, as he arrived at the club with an injury. This is a brutal way to start his time in England, although the club hopes it won't take long for his return. That said, a timetable still isn't in place for a return, with his next chance at action being after the international break on Sept. 14.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Picks up hamstring problems Milner picked up a hamstring issue in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Brighton, according to manager Fabian Huerzeler, per Brian Owen of The Argus. "We have to do a scan and we have to cont...

Impact Milner has gone down injury but luckily for the midfielder, his issues look to be minor. This is great news for the club, as he has started in all three matches so far this campaign, although scans have yet to be done. That said, he will look for the scans to come back negative for any further issues, looking to return after the international break in the club's next match on Sept. 14.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Baleba - Four shots in first start Carlos Baleba had four shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Baleba returned to the starting lineup for the first time this season and took four shots but could not put any on target. Last season, he only played in one game where he attempted four or more shots. With injuries to other key midfielders for Brighton, he may continue in the starting lineup after the international break.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Scores equalizing goal in away draw Joao Pedro scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Joao Pedro scored in consecutive games as he put his only shot into the back of the net in the 58th minute. He took advantage of a rebounded save and clinically put it into an empty net. Last season, the Brazilian scored nine goals and provided three assists in the Premier League, a total that he is working well towards already. Last season, Joao Pedro only averaged 65 minutes per game in the league, but now he has completed a full 90 minutes for two successive games.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Bart Verbruggen - Six saves in Premier League return Verbruggen made six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Verbruggen made his first Premier League start of the season after returning from an undisclosed injury picked up in preseason. He made an impressive six saves while only conceding one goal. Last season, there were only three games where he made six or more saves, all of which were away from home, and one of those games was also against Arsenal.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Leaves with hamstring injury Veltman was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Arsenal with a hamstring injury.

Impact Veltman left the match in the 72nd minute, being replaced by Pervis Estupinan. More information about the status of Veltman's injury should be available following the international break.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

James Milner - Leaves Arsenal game early Milner was forced off after 17 minutes in Saturday's clash with Arsenal due to injury, The Athletic's Andy Naylor reported.

Impact Milner couldn't continue after getting banged up early and receiving some treatment. He'll be assessed during the break. Yasin Ayari replaced him off the bench as Brighton are currently without Mats Wieffer (undisclosed) and Matthew O'Riley (ankle).

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Wieffer - Sidelined on Saturday Wieffer (undisclosed) isn't part of the squad for Saturday's clash with Arsenal.

Impact Wieffer will sit out his second consecutive game because of a minor injury. Carlos Baleba is getting the nod since Billy Gilmour has left the team.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Continues light training March (knee) was shown getting in light work on the training pitch Friday, according to his club.

Impact March continues his rehabilitation as he looks to return from his knee issues, with the attacker having appeared on the training pitch once again. This leaves him in a decent spot, although he will still need more time before deemed fit, as he has yet to play since last October, almost going a whole year without time on the field.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Wieffer - Doubtful to face Arsenal Wieffer (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "I don't think that he's an option yet. We have to wait today and tomo...

Impact Wieffer missed out last match after starting in the club's season opener and looks likely to miss yet another match due to his issues. He appears to be set to face a fitness test ahead of the match, with that deciding his availability for the contest. That said, if he passes, he will likely be left on the bench, but if not, expect Billy Gilmour to start in his place again.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Matt O'Riley - Will undergo ankle surgery O'Riley will undergo surgery on his ankle and be out an unknown amount of time, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "He needs surgery on his ankle. I can't say how long we expect...

Impact This was unfortunately expected to be the case after O'Riley went down 10 minutes into his Brighton debut following a poor tackle. On a five-year deal, he'll hope to recover before the year turns and still provide something for the Seagulls this season. This injury also likely means Billy Gilmour will stay with the club this transfer window, as Hurzeler figures out his midfield.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

New Brighton signing Matt O'Riley carried off injured eight minutes into debut Brightons new signing Matt ORiley goes off injured eight minutes into his debut after tackle from Crawley Towns Jay Williams.

AUGUST 28 • SKY.COM

Evan Ferguson - On bench Tuesday Ferguson (ankle) went unused off the bench in Tuesday's 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Crawley.

Impact Ferguson has returned to the team sheet but continues to miss time, as he still has yet to appear in a match this season. This leads many to believe the forward is likely on his way out of the club, although this is still unknown. Either way, he will look to see the field soon, as what looked to be his breakout campaign in the 2023/24 season was plagued by injuries to end the year, having yet to see time in a competitive match since March.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE