AliousBrighton & Hove Albion are set to strengthen their medical department this summer by bringing in an experienced club doctor.
Jim Moxon, formerly of Liverpool, will leave his position at Manchester United after two years at Old Trafford to join the Seagulls’ medical team. He will work alongside Doctor Florian Pfab, who remains the club’s head of medicine after arriving from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer.
Moxon is likely to have a demanding role ahead, given Brighton’s ongoing struggles with injuries. The Seagulls have faced significant fitness concerns throughout the season, with nine senior players sidelined during their recent 2-2 draw against Premier League champions Manchester City. The absentees included key figures such as Jason Steele, Joel Veltman, Tariq Lamptey, Igor Julio, Lewis Dunk, Matt O’Riley, Solly March, James Milner, and Ferdi Kadioglu.
Brighton previously invested in their medical setup by paying a reported £250,000 to recruit Pfab from Frankfurt, where his methods had led to some of the lowest muscle injury rates in the Bundesliga. However, the club has yet to see similar results in England, with injuries continuing to affect their squad depth.
Despite these challenges, Brighton have maintained strong form and currently sit seventh in the Premier League. Head coach Fabian Hürzeler has refused to use injuries as an excuse, emphasizing a problem-solving approach.
“Everyone would understand if I said it was, or is, a really frustrating situation,” Hürzeler told *Sussex World* last month. “Of course, we want all our players available, but it’s something we have to accept. We can’t change it, so we must deal with it. I always try to focus on solutions rather than dwelling on problems, and that’s our daily approach.”
The injury situation has been particularly tough for some of Brighton’s summer signings, such as Mats Wieffer, O’Riley, and Kadioglu, who have endured spells on the sidelines.
“It’s also incredibly difficult for the players themselves,” Hürzeler added. “It’s our job to support them, provide the right guidance, and create an environment where they can undergo the best possible rehabilitation. Our medical staff, physiotherapists, and sports science experts are all working tirelessly to help them recover. Hopefully, they’ll return as soon as possible—especially the new signings, who need time to adapt to the Premier League’s intensity.”
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