Danny Welbeck’s inclusion in Brighton’s starting line-up against Wolves comes as a significant boost for the Seagulls, especially after the striker’s injury scare just a week ago. Welbeck had been stretchered off with oxygen following a back injury during Brighton’s win at Newcastle, which initially raised concerns about his availability. However, he has made a rapid recovery, aided by the round-the-clock efforts of Brighton’s medical team.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler highlighted the intensive work put in to ensure Welbeck’s readiness, acknowledging that the forward still experiences some pain but was deemed fit enough to feature. Hurzeler explained that Welbeck had suffered nerve impact during the collision with Newcastle’s Fabian Schar, which temporarily affected his leg sensation. Despite the challenge, the decision was made to bring Welbeck back into the squad, a testament to his importance to the team’s attacking setup.
In another boost for Brighton, Jan Paul van Hecke has also returned from a groin injury quicker than expected, and he starts in defense. However, the team will be without Jack Hinshelwood, the 19-year-old midfielder who has been a consistent presence in the Premier League this season but is a surprise omission from the squad. Yankuba Minteh remains unavailable after an injury sustained on international duty, keeping him out of the matchday lineup for a second consecutive week.
Brighton’s starting XI sees three changes, with Van Hecke, Pervis Estupinan, and Kaoru Mitoma stepping in for Igor, Hinshelwood, and Evan Ferguson. Simon Adingra also returns to the squad as a substitute after recovering from a minor injury, adding depth to the bench. Welbeck’s swift return, following his fifth goal of the season against Newcastle, is a testament to his determination and the diligence of Brighton’s medical team.
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