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Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood had a topsy turvy start to the new season.

Hinshelwood, 21, scored twice in the 4-0 win against Aston Villa on the opening day of the 2026-27 campaign but then swiftly sustained an injury to his quad during the next training session.

The England under-21 international missed the Premier League matches against Chelsea, Leeds, Coventry, Arsenal and Sunderland.

He returned and featured in Conference League fixtures against Kauno Zalgiris, Jablonec and Getafe and also made substitute appearances in the Premier League against Crystal Palace (he scored), Liverpool, Manchester City and Brentford.

Hinshelwood is starting to get back to his top form but faces a battle to regain his starting position as the likes of Yasin Ayari, Malick Yalcouye, Pascal Gross and Chema Andres have performed so well in his absence.

Hinshelwood: My injury was unlucky

“I was a bit unlucky after the Villa game,” Hinshelwood said to the Albion website.

“In training, I just struck a ball and felt my quad a little bit, so I had some time out after that. I was very frustrated because you come off the back of scoring two goals and then you’re not fit for six weeks.

“The first few weeks were tough, and I was probably a bit angry with myself just because of the way it happened. But then you get over it and you’re just working hard to get back amongst it.”

Brighton have enjoyed a fine start to the season and last Sunday’s 2-0 win against Brentford moved them second in the table.

Brighton - along with the rest of the Premier League - are currently paused for the international break and resume action on November 22 at Hull City.

Brighton’s ‘great form’

Hinshelwood added: “The boys were in great form and still are, so that made it a little bit easier during the tough time. Now I’m just trying to come back, support the team, and get back in the starting line-up.

“They’re doing so well, so I’m pushing for every opportunity I get to try and do my best to help the team move forward.”

Hinshelwood is known for his versatility but of late he has impressed in the No 10 role. He added: “I'll play anywhere the manager needs or wants me to play, but I'm really enjoying the higher position. I think I can contribute with goals and assists.

“When I first came through, I was playing full-back all the time, and I thought that was going to be me for the rest of my career.

“Last season, I had a good run in the ten role, and the manager obviously trusts me and likes me to play there.”