The Seagulls have a long list of injuries.
Brighton & Hove Albion will face newly promoted Ipswich Town at the Amex Stadium on Saturday in their first Premier League encounter of 2024-25.
The Seagulls, headed by Fabian Hurzeler, drew 1-1 with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium before defeating Everton and Manchester United to earn seven Premier League points in their first three games.
Ipswich Town, led by Kieran McKenna, have had a rough start to life in the Premier League, losing to Manchester City and Liverpool. However, they began the season with a 1-1 draw at Portman Road against Fulham.
Brighton injury news ahead of Ipswich clash.
Solly March, the Albion winger, is still rehabilitating from a horrific ACL injury sustained while playing against Manchester City the previous season. There is a chance he will return in October.
Gruda Brajan, the £25 million summer signing from Mainz, will miss this encounter as he recovers from an unexplained illness.
Ferdi Kadioglu, a Turkey international, was injured during practice following his £25 million deal from Fenerbache. It is expected that the left-back will miss this encounter against Ipswich.
Riley Matt, Celtic’s £25 million summer addition, was injured six minutes into his debut and required ankle surgery. Expected to return before the end of the 2024-25 season.
Mats Wieffer, the Netherlands’ midfielder, suffered a slight injury when making his debut against Everton. Hurzeler expects him to return against Ipswich following the international break.
James Milner, 38, is expected to be out after suffering a hamstring injury against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium prior to the international break.
Joel Veltman, the experienced defender, sustained a thigh injury during his dramatic confrontation with Declan Rice. Harry Clarke, an Ipswich defender, will be unable to play until next month owing to a calf injury.