Mitoma, Hinshelwood, Minteh - Every Brighton injury explained and expected return dates

All the latest team and injury news for Brighton and Hove Albion and across the Premier League

Brighton will hope to welcome back some key players after the international break.

The Seagulls have made an impressive star to the 2026-27 campaign and are third in the Premier League after five matches.

Albion have also advanced to the League stage of the Uefa Conference League and the fourth round round of the Carabao Cup after their memorable 3-2 win at Manchester United.

Albion resume top flight action on October 10 at Sunderland and then welcome Lithuanian outfit FK Kauno Zalgiris in the Conference League on October 15.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler will hope to have his big guns back and available.

Every Brighton injury explained

Jack Hinshelwood - The England under-21 international started the season well with two goals against Aston Villa but has missed the last six matches with a "small injury." Hurzeler previously said he he expects him back after the international break, with the Sunderland clash a possibility.

Yankuba Minteh - The flying Gambian sustained a leg injury in the pre-season win against Roma and is yet to feature this term. The hope is that he could also be available to face Sunderland.

Femi Azeez - The deadline day arrival from Millwall has a slight strain and is yet to feature for Brighton. The Nigerian winger was "close" before the break and will hope to be ready to face Sunderland.

Zadok Yohanna - The £21m summer signing continues to work on his fitness and Hurzeler previously stated the winger should be available for selection after the break. Sunderland is a possibility.

Pascal Struijk - The £18m summer signing from Leeds felt his hamstring in the closing stages of Brighton’s brilliant 3-0 win against Arsenal. "He felt a little bit of his hamstring," said Hurzeler. "I hope it’s nothing bad, but then we have to see how he presents after the break."

Lewis Dunk - The skipper missed the win against Arsenal due to small neck injury and should have time to recover during the break. Hurzeler said: "Lewis had a small issue in training with his neck. Nothing major."

Mats Wieffer - The Dutch international took a ball to the face at Chelsea and injured his knee as he fell to the ground. Hurzeler said he should be available to go after the break and hopefully will be fit for Sunderland.

Kaoru Mitoma - The Japan international continues his recovery from a hamstring injury and is yet to feature this term. Hurzeler said: “After injuries like this, it’s so important that there are no doubts anymore. The biggest belief is in your own body. That’s why we need to give him time.

“He needs to understand, ‘Okay, now nothing can happen anymore,’ and then he can go fully. Then he will be quickly an option. I’m really trusting my medical team. They try to bring the player back as quick as possible.”

Stefanos Tzimas - The Greek striker suffered a "setback" in his recovery from an ACL issue and faces a further period on the sidelines. Hurzeler said his mood was "good" but could not give a timeline for his return.

Evan Ferguson - The Ireland international striker had ankle surgery late last season and remains a little way off for a return.

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