After the international break, Brighton has resumed training and is hard at work getting ready for their Premier
League matchup against Bournemouth on Saturday.
With 19 points from their first 11 games, Fabian Hurzeler’s team is currently sixth in the top division. Joao Pedro and
Matt O’Riley, two replacements, gave them a thrilling 2-1 victory over champions Manchester City at the Amex
Stadium last time around.
As the Seagulls prepare for the hectic festive schedule, which begins with Andoni Iraola’s 12th-place squad, the
recovery of both players from their ailments is a significant help.
Due to knee and ankle problems, Pedro has only been able to make three starts this season; yet, the £30 million
Brazilian has already scored three goals and provided an assist. The 23-year-old hopes to play for the first time since
the 1-1 draw against Arsenal in August after using the international break to further strengthen his fitness.
Pedro and fellow striker Georginio Rutter, who cost £40 million to acquire from Leeds United last year, were seen
working out together yesterday.
The £70 million striking pair hasn’t started a Premier League game together this season due to injury, but that may
change on Saturday at the Vitality Stadium.
Hurzeler told Sussex World, “[Pedro] always has extra motivation,” before to Pedro’s comeback. “Whenever I talk to
him, he is eager to return to the field as soon as possible. On the field, he is a player who can have an impact. I hope
he stays steady for the upcoming month so he can play for us for the entire season.
“You can sense his happiness in the locker room as the team is performing well. He must be pleased that Georginio
and Danny [Welbeck] are in this condition. Another possibility is that they will all play together.
Ferdi Kadioglu (toe), Yankuba Minteh (muscular), Adam Webster (thigh), Solly March (knee), Carlos Baleba (knee),
James Milner (hamstring), Lewis Dunk (calf), and Tariq Lamptey (calf) are among Brighton’s players having fitness
issues.
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