AliousWolves vs Brighton: Full Injury Rundown as Seagulls Miss Five Key Players, One Remains a Doubt
Brighton & Hove Albion will be without several first-team regulars when they travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers, with manager Fabian Hürzeler confirming a growing injury list and one player still pushing for late fitness.
Solly March Ruled Out After Knee Surgery
Winger Solly March will not feature again this season after undergoing a follow-up procedure on the same knee he originally injured in October 2023. Although he made a brief return to action—including a start in Brighton’s recent 3-2 win over West Ham—further medical attention was needed.
Hürzeler explained that the surgery was minor and intended to “clean up” the joint, adding, “Now everyone is very convinced that he will be back in really good shape for the pre-season.”
Five Brighton Players Confirmed Out
Solly March (Knee) – Underwent another knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
Ferdi Kadioglu (Toe) – The £25 million summer signing has been out since a toe injury sustained at Anfield in November. He won’t return before the end of the campaign.
Georginio Rutter (Ankle) – Still in rehabilitation following an injury picked up in the FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest. Hürzeler ruled him out for Wolves, though a late-season return is still possible.
James Milner (Hamstring) – Injured early in the season and though he has rejoined pitch training with rehab coaches, he’s not yet in contention for matchday involvement.
João Pedro (Suspension) – Serving the final game of a three-match suspension after a red card against Brentford.
One Possible Return: Kaoru Mitoma
There is a glimmer of hope for Brighton fans as Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma has resumed training following a heel issue. “Kaoru is back on the pitch.
He has trained with the team so he will be an option for tomorrow,” said Hürzeler, suggesting he could be involved at Molineux, possibly from the bench.
Wolves, meanwhile, are expected to field a relatively strong squad, with their key attacking players available for selection following minor injury setbacks in previous weeks.
The hosts will look to take full advantage of Brighton’s weakened lineup in what is a crucial match for both clubs as the season nears its conclusion.
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