Brighton XI vs Newcastle: Injury Updates and Predicted Lineup
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler described Pedro's injury as “longer-term,” indicating that he will require additional time to recover.
As Brighton prepares for their Premier League clash against Newcastle at St James’ Park, there are notable updates regarding the squad, particularly concerning injuries.
Joao Pedro Injury Update
Brighton will be without Joao Pedro for their trip to Newcastle. The forward has missed the last two matches due to an ankle injury sustained during a substitute appearance in a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on September 22. The injury was exacerbated by a heavy challenge from Morgan Gibbs-White, who received a red card during that match.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler described Pedro's injury as “longer-term,” indicating that he will require additional time to recover.
Other Injury Concerns
In addition to Pedro, Hurzeler has confirmed the following players will also miss the game:
- Adam Webster (injury)
- James Milner (setback)
- Matt O’Riley (injury)
On a positive note, center-back Jan Paul van Hecke has returned to fitness and is expected to partner Lewis Dunk in defense. Webster’s absence follows an early substitution in the 3-2 comeback win over Tottenham, where he was replaced by Igor Julio.
Players like Carlos Baleba, Simon Adingra, and Georginio Rutter appear to have recovered from their respective knocks and should be available for selection. The club will also assess the fitness of left-back Pervis Estupinan and forward Julio Enciso, who recently returned from international duty.
Predicted Brighton XI
Brighton is likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Verbruggen
- Defenders: Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu
- Midfielders: Baleba, Hinshelwood
- Forwards: Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma, Welbeck
Match Details
- Kick-off: Saturday at 3:00 PM BST
- Venue: St James’ Park
Squad Availability
Injured:
- Joao Pedro
- Adam Webster
- James Milner
- Matt O’Riley
Doubts:
- Simon Adingra
- Georginio Rutter
- Solly March
As Brighton looks to secure a vital win against Newcastle, their lineup will be crucial in determining the outcome of this exciting encounter.
