BRIGHTON NEWS

Kjell Scherpen - Signs with Brighton Scherpen has signed a permanent dealwith Brighton away from Dutch side Ajax.

Impact At 21 years old, Scherpen is more of a prospect, as he wasn't the starter at Ajax. There's a chance he stays with the U23 squad this season, though Brighton don't have a cemented option behind Robert Sanchez as of now.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solly March - Joins team in preseason March (knee) has joined the team in preseason training, roughly a month before the new campaign starts, reports The Athletic.

Impact The return of March along with Tariq Lamptey would be a huge boost to Brighton, who lost both of them for the majority of the prior campaign. March last appeared in February and as long as he can get some friendly minutes before the new season, he should be ready to start for the Aug. 14 opener.

JULY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Lamptey - Taking part in preseason Lamptey (hamstring) has joined his team in early preseason, roughly a month before the season starts, reports The Athletic.

Impact This is a great sign for Lamptey, who hasn't featured for Brighton since December because of ongoing hamstring issues. If he can get a few friendlies under his belt before the new campaign, there's a decent chance he'll be ready for the starting XI come Aug. 14 against Burnley.

JULY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lamptey and March back in pre-season a welcome boost for Potter Tariq Lamptey and Solly March have a full five weeks to prepare before re-emerging as influential figures under Graham Potter again

JULY 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moises Caicedo - Injury not as bad as feared Caicedo suffered a knee injury while playing with Ecuador in Copa America, but it's not as bad as originally feared, according to Richie Mills of Sussex Live.

Impact When Caicedo originally went down, there were fears that it was a serious knee injury, but it looks like he completely escaped anything that will take multiple weeks to recover from. He has an uphill battle to find time with Brighton, so it's good to see that he'll be ready for preseason in a month.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Locadia - Completes loan Locadia left FC Cincinnati on Monday to return to Brighton after the completion of his loan, according to Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Impact Locadia scored three goals in 27 MLS appearances but failed to find his stride in a team that has yet to find their winning formula. He'll now need to search for his next opportunity if none exist with his parent club in England.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Locadia - Takes shot in win Locadia took a shot on target and made an interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Locadia likely finished his season with Cincinnati as a second half substitute on Saturday, as he is scheduled to return to Brighton from his loan on Wednesday.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Trossard - Starts against Finland Trossard had one shot, one cross and two fouls drawn in the 2-0 win against Finland.

Impact Trossard moved into the XI in Belgium's final group match, partly because they didn't need to win. He'll likely return to the bench for knockout stages but if injuries brew up, he'll be an option to play on their wing.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Staying with Brighton Welbeck signed a one-year deal with Brighton, keeping him at the club at least one more season.

Impact Welbeck provided a spark when on the pitch last season and Brighton opted to keep him around. He finished with six goals in 24 appearances and will hope to stay healthy the entire way after battling a couple issues throughout the past campaign.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Moder - Out against Sweden Moder (knee) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against Sweden, reports sport.pl.

Impact This isn't too surprising for Moder, who has dealt with some knee swelling following the last match and hasn't trained. He'll hope Poland can get three points and advance or he will be done in the tournament. Grzegorz Krychowiak will take his spot in the midfield against Sweden.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Moder - Late test for Wednesday Moder (knee) is not training Tuesday and is considered a late test for Wednesday's match against Sweden, reports Dawid Szymczak of sportpl.

Impact It doesn't look like Moder will be ready for Wednesday's match and even if he was, he may not be asked to start again. Grzegorz Krychowiak is once again available and is expected to return to his central midfield role.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Moder - Dealing with swollen knee Moder missed Monday's training session with swelling in his knee, according to manager Kuba Kwiatkowski. "He suffered a knee injury during the match. The ultrasound showed nothing,...

Impact It doesn't look like Moder will be available for Wednesday's final group match after playing 85 minutes against Spain. Fortunately for Poland, Grzegorz Krychowiak is back from suspension and will likely again take over in the midfield, pushing Moder to the bench with or without injury.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bukayo Saka, Kyle Walker and Ben White left out of England squad vs Scotland England have left Bukayo Saka, Kyle Walker and Ben White out of the squad for Friday night’s game against Scotland.Walker started the openin...

JUNE 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leandro Trossard - Back in training Trossard (muscular) was back in training Wednesday and is expected to be ready for Saturday's opener against Russia.

Impact Trossard isn't expected to be a first-team option for Belgium, but he could be used off the bench or even start if they don't need points in the final group match. The youngster is coming off a five-goal, five-assist performance in 30 starts for Brighton this past season.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White replaces Alexander-Arnold in England’s squad for Euros Ben White has been called into England’s squad for the European Championship to replace the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold.

JUNE 7, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

White replaces Alexander-Arnold in England's Euro 2020 squad

Ben White has been called into England’s squad for the European Championship to replace the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold

JUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leandro Trossard - Injured in warmups Trossard experienced muscle discomfort in warmups ahead of Sunday's friendly against Croatia, reports Le Soir.

Impact Trossard is a bench option at best for Belgium, but that doesn't mean he won't be used in three group matches. The hope is that it's a minor issue and he'll be ready for Saturday's Euro opener, but for now, he's considered a doubt a week after experiencing discomfort.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Stays on bench in friendly Veltman (calf) has been pictured in training and was on the bench in Wednesday's friendly with Netherlands.

Impact Veltman probably isn't completely fit just yet, but he still has a chance to make the pitch in the next Netherlands friendly. For now, he's not expected to start, but that could change as group stages move along with his biggest competition being Denzel Dumfries at right-back.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Veltman - Makes final Euro squad Veltman (calf) made the final squad for Netherlands ahead of the upcoming Euros.

Impact Veltman missed the final four matches of the season for Brighton, but it looks like he's healthy enough to take part in Euros. His health will be made known in upcoming friendlies and if all is well, he could be the starting right-back for Netherlands if called upon.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Glenn Murray announces retirement from football Glenn Murray has announced his retirement from football.The forward has had a distinguished career for various clubs across the English foot...

MAY 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ben White - Most active Brighton player White finished the season with 11 clean sheets in 36 starts and had the most playing time of anyone in the team at 3,194 minutes.

Impact White's versatility allowed him to swap between center-back and central midfielder this season, as well as rare appearances as a right-back. He looks to have a role down no matter the situation for the back line and that led to a call up for England's initial squad ahead of the Euros.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Webster - Holds spot in starting XI Webster started the final seven matches of the season after returning from a multi-month absence because of an ankle injury.

Impact Webster started whenever available this season, leading to one goal, 25 shots and nine clean sheets in 29 starts. If everyone can stay healthy, Brighton will have questions for their starting back line, but for now, it's assumed Webster will be a regular with Lewis Dunk and Ben White.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bafana Bafana armband does not appeal to Tau | Goal.com The responsibility of captaining Bafana Bafana is not something that appeals to Brighton forward Percy Tau at this stage of his career.

MAY 27, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Jakub Moder - Starts final three matches Moder started and went a full 90 in the final three matches of the season, totaling two shots and four crosses.

Impact Moder moved from outside midfielder to central midfielder, though a lot of that was out of necessity because of injuries in the squad. It's unclear if he'll have a role once everyone is healthy because while he made 12 appearances and made seven starts late in the season, that was without Solomon March in the team.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andi Zeqiri - Sees time late in season Zeqiri came off the bench in three of the final four matches of the season.

Impact Zeqiri wasn't expected to have much of a role in his first season at Brighton and that led to nine appearances off the bench, totaling seven shots and a chance created. For now, that's expected to be his role unless he can steal a starting spot from Danny Welbeck or Neal Maupay ahead of next season.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE