The Premier League may have paused for the international break but Brighton’s medical department will be working overtime to get the injured players back on the pitch.
The Seagulls, who are sixth in the table with 12 points from their first seven matches, return to Premier League action on October 19 at Newcastle. It’s the start of a tricky run of fixtures for Fabian Hurzeler’s men as they then take on Wolves (h), followed by Liverpool (Carabao Cup, h), Liverpool (a) and Manchester City (h).
Key players Jan Paul van Hecke, Joao Pedro and James Milner have all been side-lined and hope to make progress during the international break.
Here’s Brighton's injury list in full and expected return dates...
9. James Milner
Injured his hamstring against Arsenal and has not featured since. The veteran was close to the matchday squad to face Tottenham and should be available after the international break for the trip to Newcastle Photo: Masashi Hara