Brighton Team News Page 75 - Soccer

Neal Maupay - Doesn't need shoulder surgery Maupay doesn't need shoulder surgery and is considered a late-fitness test for Saturday's match against Everton, according to manager Graham Potter. Per Richie Mills of football.lo...

Impact This is good news on Maupay, though with the international break ahead, it makes more sense for him to be rested Saturday. He has an outside chance to start, while Aaron Connolly is most likely to step into the starting XI in his place.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Extends Brighton contract March has extended his contract with Brighton, keeping him at the club until 2024.

Impact March looks to be completely over his injury from last season, going a full 90 in back-to-back matches to open the new campaign. He'll try to return to those previous levels and be an every-day starter for Brighton. Over the last four seasons, he's surpassed 20 starts just once, mostly because of injury.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Connolly - Plays 45 minutes off bench Connolly played 45 minutes during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Watford.

Impact Connolly played the game's second half after Neal Maupay suffered a shoulder injury. The former could start Saturday versus Everton, considering Danny Welbeck (hamstring) is also out. Connolly recorded nine starts during the 2020-21 Premier League season.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yves Bissouma - Records versatile stat line Bissouma recorded one assist, five tackles (four won) and five interceptions during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Watford.

Impact Bissouma logged his first Brighton assist. Since signing with the Seagulls, he has used defense to supply value for them. Bissouma won 68 tackles and recorded 64 interceptions one Premier League campaign ago. He has at least four of both this season.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Logs another assist Gross recorded one assist with seven corners during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Watford.

Impact Using Brighton & Hove Albion's game Saturday, Gross (starting at right midfielder) proved how dangerous he is outside and anywhere near the penalty box. One of his left-side corner kicks was scored by teammate Shane Duffy. Including the Premier League campaign a season ago, Gross possesses four assists across BHA's last six games.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Duffy - Records versatile stat line Duffy recorded one goal, four clearances and three blocks during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Watford.

Impact Set pieces allow tall center-backs (like the 6-foot-4 Duffy) to score headers occasionally. Duffy did such by scoring a header from one of Brighton & Hove Albion's corner kicks. Despite not being aggressive enough to log tackles or interceptions Saturday, he still recorded more clearances and blocks than any other BHA defender.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resurgent Duffy helps Brighton beat Watford 2-0

A rejuvenated Shane Duffy toasted his Brighton resurgence with a thumping header as the home side saw off Watford 2-0 in the Premier League

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shane Duffy spectacularly heads Brighton into the lead ' Premier League

AUGUST 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Robert Sanchez - Logs clean sheet Sanchez recorded one save, one clearance and the clean sheet during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Watford.

Impact Sanchez saved a shot from Tom Cleverley to log the clean sheet. The 23-year-old will try replicating much of what he did one Premier League season ago. Sanchez recorded 66 saves, a 71.0 save percentage and 10 clean sheets across 27 games played.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Scores, leaves injured Maupay scored but picked up a shoulder issue in the first half and was subbed off at the break of Saturday's match against Watford.

Impact Maupay played through the issue for a bit of time, but it was decided he couldn't continue in the second half, especially with the team up two goals. If he's forced to miss time, Aaron Connolly may get a chance to start next weekend against Everton.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Connolly - Back in squad Connolly (personal) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Watford.

Impact Connolly is back in the squad Saturday after missing the opener for some personal reasons. He'll hope for some playing time in the coming weeks while Danny Welbeck is injured, but after that, it's unknown what role he'll have this season after starting nine matches last campaign.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Richards - Signs new Brighton deal Richards has signed a new three-year contract with Brighton.

Impact Richards spent last season on loan at Doncaster and surprisingly made the squad in the opener after a bright preseason. He still doesn't have a role in the team, but this contract at least means Brighton see him as some part of their future.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Still out Saturday Veltman (close contact) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Watford.

Impact Veltman has to miss the first two matches of the season after being a close contact to a positive COVID-19 case. It's a wonder if he tested positive himself because most players haven't had to miss two weeks for being a close contact. His absence likely means another start for Steven Alzate.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Starts in opener March took one shot (on target), created three scoring chances, and put in three crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Burnley.

Impact March took two of Brighton's corner kicks and added a tackle in what ended up as a productive outing. He's gone under the radar for some to start the season but should see his fantasy profile continue to rise as long as he remains healthy. Prior to a knee injury in February last season, he was a consistent source of shots, chances created and crosses, taking 22 shots, and providing 27 chances created to go along with 120 crosses in 21 appearances. He has a favorable next few matches as Brighton face Watford, Everton and Brentford, in that order.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Pictured on pitch Lamptey (hamstring) was pictured with the ball on the pitch Wednesday along with Danny Welbeck (hamstring).

Impact Lamptey is still projected to return to full training around the international break in a couple weeks, but it's a good sign that he's playing with the ball and on the pitch. He's slowly recovering from a lengthy hamstring injury and is unlikely to be pushed too soon given how the last eight months have gone.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Gross - Assists winner at Burnley Gross assisted one goal from two chances created, took two shots, sent in nine crosses (three accurate) and made four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win at Burnley.

Impact Gross assisted Alexis MacAllister's winner in the 78th minute to earn three points on the road. He assisted eight goals last season and will now look to improve his numbers. They will host Watford next Saturday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis MacAllister - Scores winner as sub MacAllister scored one goal from his only shot and made two tackles (both won) in Saturday's 2-1 win at Burnley.

Impact MacAllister subbed on for Leandro Trossard in the 78th minute and scored the game-winner two minutes later to help them earn three points on the road in the season debut. The midfielder will now look for more playing time when they host Watford on Saturday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Moder - Assists as substitute Moder assisted one goal from his only chance created and took one shot on target in Saturday's 2-1 win at Burnley.

Impact Moder subbed on in the 72nd minute and assisted Neil Maupay's equalizer one minute later to help them earn the road win. The midfielder will now look to get the nod when they host Watford on Saturday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Scores equalizer at Burnley Maupay scored one goal from four shots (two on target), made one tackle (zero won) and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win at Burnley.

Impact Maupay scored the equalizer in the 73rd minute and they managed to earn the comeback win at Burnley in the season debut. The forward also received a yellow card, though. He will now look to keep things rolling against Watford on Saturday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Sanchez - Makes two saves in win Sanchez made two saves and four clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win at Burnley.

Impact Sanchez conceded early, but then held Burnley's offense to help them earn the comeback road win. The goalkeeper will now look to keep his first clean sheet of the season when they host Watford on Saturday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Connolly - Late scratch for opener Connolly wasn't in the squad for Saturday's opening win because of personal reasons, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Connolly had a chance to start Saturday's opener because of the injury to Danny Welbeck, but he ended up missing out instead. His playing time remains uncertain going into the new season since even when Welbeck is out, he doesn't have a guaranteed spot in the XI.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Misses opening win Veltman was not in the squad for Saturday's opening win against Burnley because he was a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Veltman was a surprise absence in the opening win, but he should be back in the squad for the next match, Saturday against Watford. He'll now have to win his spot back in the XI after Shane Duffy got a surprise start in the win, though he could also move into the XI for Steven Alzate.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League Top Moments: Christian Pulisic starts hot in Chelsea's opener

Christian Pulisic scored in Chelsea's first game of the season. Catch the top moments from Saturday's Premier League action.

AUGUST 14, 2021

Premier League Top Moments: Christian Pulisic starts hot in Chelsea's opener

Neal Maupay nets Brighton equalizer against Burnley ' Premier League

AUGUST 14, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Brighton rallies to beat Burnley 2-1 in Premier League

Neal Maupay and Alexis Mac Allister scored late goals as Brighton came from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 away in their Premier League opener

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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