Brighton Injury Update: Joao Pedro latest details, recovery timeline

Brighton & Hove Albion have been dealt another big injury blow in what is looking like an already depleted squad. The Seagulls however were dealt another big blow recently as they have lost Joao Pedro to injury. The Brazilian picked up an ankle injury in training during the last week and could miss action for some time.

The injury suffered is expected to affect further plans for Brighton. On that note, read below and get a detailed overview of how the forward faced the injury, the freshest update on the situation, the impact of the blow on the club, his possible replacements, and his return to action date.

Joao Pedro Injury Update

Joao Pedro has been very unlucky with injury of late. This season also he missed action through injury before coming back to the starting XI with aplomb. Since then he has been in decent knick, contributing to 5 goals and 5 assists in the Premier League itself.

Pedro reportedly twisted his ankle on Wednesday before Brighton’s FA Cup tie against Norwich City which the Seagulls won 4-0. Manager Fabian Hurzeler said before the game, “I would love to have him on the pitch in the FA Cup, but he twisted his ankle yesterday in training and we have to wait for the MRI [results]. If we have any clear results about that, then we can let you know. But before I think we have to wait for the results.”

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In the press conference before the Premier League game against Ipswich, the German manager said, “Yeah we have to see today. So he will train with the team, and then we will decide if we take the risk, and we won’t take any risk—only if it’s a calculated risk, and if he feels well, so that’s the most important that also the player feels confident with his body, so we won’t do any stupid things, but we have to wait for training session today and maybe also tomorrow.”

It remains to be seen what happens to the Brazilian who as Hurzeler admitted, has had a stop start season due to fitness issues.

Impact of Joao Pedro’s Injury on Brighton Squad and Strategy

Joao Pedro has been an integral player for Brighton this season. He is their talisman in attack and has even captained them this season. Last season, he was outstanding in what was his first season at the club, contributing to 23 goals in all competitions for Brighton.

He has played both as a striker and even in the role just behind the striker, with equal comfort. Most of Brighton’s attacks flow through him and he sets the tempo for them. It is difficult to understate the importance that he has for the Seagulls. The Brazilian gels very well with the likes of Koaru Mitoma and keeps Brighton’s famous attacking ticking. Both Hurzeler and Roberto de Zerbi before him have been reliant on him.

It is not expected to be a serious injury that keeps him out for a long time. This is great news for them given that they already have a bunch of other injuries in various positions.

Possible Replacements and Tactical Adjustments

Brighton’s injury list makes for quite the reading at the moment. Aside from Joao Pedro, Brighton has Diego Gomez, Evan Ferguson, Yankuba Minteh, Ferdi Kadioglu, Igor, Jack Hinshelwood, James Milner, Matt Weiffer, and Georgino Rutter all missing through injury. This means that against Ipswich, Hurzeler is likely to go with a frontline of Koaru Mitoma, Brajan Grada, Solly March, and Danny Welbeck. He will also have the likes of Matt O’Riley, Julio Enciso, and Simon Adingra.

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