Arsenal’s next game is against the Seagulls, and we all know they have had a brilliant season so far, but they are now struggling with an ever-growing injury list.
Brighton suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Everton at the Amex on Monday, but the biggest blow of the day came when winger Solly March limped off with a hamstring injury in the second half.
March, who has scored seven goals and provided seven assists in the Premier League this season, was taken off after 68 minutes. The 28-year-old grimaced as he walked off the pitch, and it is feared that he could be out for the rest of the season.
March’s injury is a major blow for Brighton, who are already without a number of key players, Joel Veltman (hamstring), Jakub Moder (ACL), Adam Lallana (hamstring), Tariq Lamptey (knee), and Jeremy Sarmiento (metatarsal). The Seagulls are currently 7th in the Premier League table, and they will need all of their fit players if they are to finish the season strongly.
After the match, Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi said that he was “very worried” about March’s injury. He said: “We need to wait for the medical report, but it doesn’t look good. He is a very important player for us, and we will miss him if he is out for a long time.”
He was also quoted as saying on Yahoo: “We are enduring a very tough time with injuries but I don’t want to speak about this,”
March’s injury is a major setback for Brighton, and they clearly have a tough run-in, with Newcastle to come after the Gunners, but they have shown this season that they are capable of beating any team on their day, but with Arsenal regaining their brilliant winning form on the run in, Brighton should be very, very worried….
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A surprising omission of the important fact that Brighton also play CITY, and IF we are to have ANY remaining chance of winning the title, it is VITAL that they beat City.
KEY INJURIES WILL NOT HELP THAT TO HAPPEN, SADLY
Rather like commenting on the frame on the Mona Lisa, while not mentioning the actual picture, I thought, by choosing to omit mentioning City, while still commenting on the irrelevant (to us) Brighton v Newcastle.
My thoughts entirely regarding City playing Brighton
City also to play Everton away though 😂
Jon, I wonder what odds were on offer for a 5-1 win to Everton?
Grandad, Surely the single MOST surprising of all SCORES in the Prem this season!
I have no idea what odds were available on precisely that score, but it would certainly have been several hundred to one, I’d have thought!
People shouldn’t bet/gamble!it is a curse on society and many families.
# gambling awareness
No solace should be taken from Solly March limping off, Brighton is one team that manages the process of replacing their players remarkable well, whether due to injury or selling them.
Have seen Brighton rest three players Caicedo and company, who we would call their best players and win comfortable.
The five one lost should be considered as a blip as every once in a while we get those odd results in the premier league.,
Aston Villa hammered Liverpool seven one when Liverpool was flying.
Agree with @ GS
The game against Brighton is going to be difficult for us.
Also hope that Everton have not used up their goal scoring quota in that one game. We need them to get a draw against City.
When did Brighton drop to 11th on the table I believe they are 7th . The injury is good news for us but bad still at the same time as I see them as the only team who can beat city in their remaining matches
Emperor do you still wear your toga or do you prefer civvies these days ? Sorry about that.
I tot that 11th positioning was wide off mark. Brighton has been too good to be so missed up with Chelsea’s favourite position on the league table ie 10-11. Lol!
Don’t write Brighton off still more than capable of going to Arsenal and getting a win will be even more fired up to do that after the loss to Everton going to be a very tough game and will need to be at our best to beat them!
The injuries may force Brighton to sit back and park the bus and only try to counter.
This tactic has caused us problems unlocking, so take nothing for granted. They are a well organized team, if they are disciplined in a low block we could have problems.
It may require a gritty performance from us, staying patient and seizing upon a couple chances we create. Easily could be a tough match, let’s not overlook Brighton due to their injury struggles.