SAD NEWS: Injury Mayhem Ahead of Brighton vs West Ham! 12 Ruled Out, 3 Doubts as Potter Returns in Explosive Showdown Against Former Club

Injury Mayhem Ahead of Brighton vs West Ham! 12 Ruled Out, 3 Doubts as Potter Returns in Explosive Showdown Against Former Club

As Brighton prepare to host West Ham this weekend, the clash comes with high emotion and even higher stakes. It marks Graham Potter’s return to the Amex Stadium—this time in the visitor’s dugout—facing his former club in a match that could define the closing stretch of the Premier League season for both sides.

West Ham have slumped into 17th place after a dismal run, but fortunately for David Moyes’ men, relegation fears have been mathematically extinguished. That doesn’t soften the pressure, though, especially with fan frustration growing over performances and results.

On the flip side, Brighton are fighting for a place in Europe. Sitting just one point off eighth—which this year secures a UEFA Conference League spot—they remain firmly in the hunt. However, the Seagulls are flying with clipped wings due to an injury crisis that’s left a dozen players sidelined and several more uncertain for the weekend.

Brighton’s Injury Concerns:
– **Ferdi Kadioglu (ankle)**: Still in rehab; could return before season’s end but won’t feature this weekend.
– **Georginio Rutter (unspecified)**: Unlikely to play again this season due to a serious knock.
– **Adam Webster (unspecified)**: Out for the foreseeable future, possibly for the season.
– **James Milner (hamstring)**: Veteran midfielder could be done for the year.
– **Igor Julio (unspecified)**: May return in late May; making progress in rehab.
– **Tyriq Lamptey (unspecified)**: Expected back in early May, not ready yet.
– **Joel Veltman (unspecified)**: Timeline similar to Lamptey’s—early May return.
– **Jason Steele (unspecified)**: Not expected to return until early May.
– **Jan Paul van Hecke (serious injury)**: Season-ending injury; stretchered off recently.
– **Crysencio Summerville (complicated injury)**: Not back until May; still working with physios.
– **Evan Ferguson (ineligible)**: Can’t play against parent club.
– **Michail Antonio (broken leg)**: Out for the rest of the season, possibly longer.

West Ham’s Injury Worries:**
– **Aaron Wan-Bissaka (toe)**: Missed last match; remains a doubt pending Friday fitness checks.
– **Aaron Cresswell (muscle issue)**: A question mark for the weekend as recovery continues.
– **Edson Alvarez (minor issue)**: Expected to return in time, barring setbacks.

Both sides are grappling with fitness headaches, but it’s Brighton who are truly in the injury trenches. With so many key players out or in doubt, this clash will test the depth, adaptability, and spirit of both squads.

All eyes will be on Potter’s return—but with both clubs desperate for momentum, the real story might be who’s left standing when the whistle blows.