BRIGHTON NEWS

After last season's struggles, Neal Maupay is now outperforming xG and showing his huge value to Brighton Maupay underperformed on xG by 5.41 last season, but this time around he has been deadly - even Thierry Henry is impressed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Danny Welbeck - Tweaks hamstring in draw Welbeck had one shot on target before leaving in the 76th minute of Monday's match against Crystal Palace with a hamstring issue, according to manager Graham Potter. "Danny (Welbec...

Impact On a short week, there's a decent chance Welbeck won't be ready to start Saturday. He missed the first few matches of the season because of a hamstring injury and it appears like he'll miss Saturday's game before the break in order to not make things worse, likely forcing Brighton into another formation change.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Alzate - Unlikely for Arsenal match Alzate rolled his ankle Monday and is unlikely for Saturday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Graham Potter. "He rolled his ankle and somebody also landed on it. We wil...

Impact Alzate is already a bench option, so this shouldn't change much for Brighton. As long as it's not a high-ankle sprain, he should be back in training over the break and be an option for the Sept. 16 trip to Norwich.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Cucurella - Whips in six crosses Cucurella crossed six times (one accurate) and made six tackles (winning three) during Monday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Impact Cucurella was held off the scoresheet but contributed on both sides of the ball Monday. The wide man finished with the second highest amount of crosses and tackles on the team in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Dunk - Leader in blocks, interceptions Dunk took a shot on goal, blocked two shots, made two interceptions and two clearances during Monday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Impact Dunk was a part of the Brighton back line that allowed just one goal during Monday's draw. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks and interceptions in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Nets let equalizer Maupay scored a goal with his lone shot during Monday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Impact Maupay found the back of the net five minutes into second half stoppage time, equalizing late for Brighton. The goal was the fourth of the season for the forward coming from his lone shot in the match.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Sets up lone goal Veltman had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing three times (one accurate) and making eight tackles (winning five) during Monday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Impact Veltman set up Neal Maupay in the 95th minute assisting the lone Brighton goal to equalize late for a point. The assist was the first of the season for the fullback while his eight tackles led Brighton in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Sanchez - Only beaten from the spot Sanchez allowed a goal while making two saves during Monday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Impact Sanchez allowed a goal from the penalty spot in first half stoppage time, but held on in the second half as Brighton came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed five goals in six league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 11.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Main creator for Brighton Gross crossed 10 times (three accurate) and created two chances during Monday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Impact Gross was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Brighton on Monday. The midfielder took no shots, but his ten crosses and two chances created were both team-high totals in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Alzate - Exits injured Monday Alzate subbed on in the second half of Monday's match against Crystal Palace and then was forced off in 20 minutes with a lower leg issue.

Impact Alzate came on for Dan Burn to start the second half and then he picked up a knock and couldn't continue. It's unfortunate, mainly because these were his first league minutes since the opener when he went 72 minutes. With Tariq Lamptey gaining fitness, Alzate's minutes are waning by the day.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yves Bissouma - Out against Palace Bissouma (knee) is not in the squad for Monday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Bissouma misses out Monday after injuring his knee last match. While the issue isn't serious, it's forced him out at least one match, somewhat changing the dynamic of Brighton's midfield. Fortunately, Pascal Gross is available again and in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Brighton at Palace after impressive start to EPL

Brighton plays at Crystal Palace having taken a surprise 12 points from a possible 15 in the Premier League so far

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yves Bissouma - Could be late test for Monday Bissouma (knee) is hopeful to train on Saturday ahead of Monday's trip to Crystal Palace, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact It looks like Bissouma is in a race to be fit for Monday's match and if he doesn't train Saturday, he could miss the game. Fortunately for Brighton, Pascal Gross is available again and he could slot into that central midfield role, especially since Enock Mwepu also has an issue of his own.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis MacAllister - Should be available against Palace Mac Allister is expected to be an option for Monday's trip to Crystal Palace, according to manager Graham Potter. "Alexis was just a bit sore after a knee in the back last night."

Impact This doesn't look like a serious issue for Mac Allister, so he should again be on the bench Monday. He started a couple matches before the international break but has returned to his bench role and didn't even appear in the win against Leicester.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Plays 62 minutes in win March had one shot on target, two crosses and a corner in Saturday's 2-1 win against Leicester.

Impact March has struggled to find his form in the early season and that's led to inconsistent playing time. With Pascal Gross being healthy again, March could return to the bench and the added return of Tariq Lamptey only adds to the options for Brighton on the wing.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Makes it 45 minutes midweek Gross (COVID-19) came off the bench and played the final 45 minutes of Wednesday's Cup match.

Impact Gross looks to be good to go after missing the last two league matches because of COVID-19. Brighton have two nice wins in his absence, so there's a chance he struggles to get back his starting role after Marc Cucurella and Solly March have started on each wing.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enock Mwepu - Tweaks groin midweek Mwepu tweaked his groin ahead of Wednesday's Cup match against Swansea, according to manager Graham Potter. "He [Mwepu] felt his groin a little bit. He had a shot and he just felt...

Impact Mwepu apparently could've played on it, but given that he already missed a match with the injury, there's no reason to force him into the squad. Given that he's already a bench option, there's no reason to expect him in the XI Monday at Palace.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Burn - Goes full 90 midweek Burn went the full 90 in Wednesday's Cup win against Swansea.

Impact Burn looks to be officially back from his injury after returning to the bench over the weekend. Playing time is definitely a concern for him, as it's more likely he'll be used in a back three rather than out wide with Solly March and Marc Cucurella healthy.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis MacAllister - Picks up knock Wednesday Mac Allister was forced off in the 69th minute of Wednesday's Cup match with a knock after receiving a kick to the back.

Impact Mac Allister has battled for minutes in the early season and in his first start since August, he picked up an injury Wednesday. When Brighton are at full strength, he doesn't have a starting role in the team despite making the score-sheet in two of his four appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Starts, goes 45 minutes midweek Lamptey started and went 45 minutes in Wednesday's Cup match against Swansea, producing three crosses.

Impact Lamptey is officially back from a hamstring injury, but he'll probably need another week or another appearance before he's ready to start in league play. At his peak, he was a nuisance on the right flank for Brighton and once he can get back his full fitness, he should figure into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yves Bissouma - Hopeful to train by end of week Bissouma (knee) is hopeful to train by the end of the week and be an option for Monday's trip to Crystal Palace, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Bissouma hyperextended his knee over the weekend and will get a couple days of rest before taking the pitch again. As there's no structural damage, he should be good for Monday, but nothing is guaranteed at this point, only that he'll be rested for the midweek Cup match.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Sanchez - Two saves in upset Sanchez made two saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Impact Sanchez would have expected to be overwhelmed by a strong Leicester City team, but overcame them with a calm performance. Leicester looked relatively toothless and Sanchez nearly had a clean sheet. Next up is another chance for a clean sheet away to Crystal Palace on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Lallana - Busy defensively in win Lallana made three tackles and interceptions during Sunday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Impact Lallana was excellent during Sunday's win, setting himself apart with some excellent play behind the ball. Lallana's upside is limited with his lack of attacking aplomb, but he can create a solid floor with defensive volume. Next up is a Monday trip to London, against Crystal Palace.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Trossard - Assists vs. Leicester Trossard provided one assist on four chances created during Sunday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Impact Trossard added his first assist of the season during Sunday's win, and has provided a goal or assist in his last two matches. Next up for Trossard is a Monday trip away to London for a showdown with Crystal Palace, who were recently trounced by Liverpool.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Scores in upset Welbeck scored once on two shots on goal during Sunday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Impact Welbeck scored his first goal of the season during Sunday's upset win and will look to use two straight starts to kick start his season. The forward has plenty of ability, but has never gotten over five goals in a season, next up is a Monday trip to Crystal Palace.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE