Latest Update:Brighton vs Wolves early injury news as 9 out and 3 doubts

Brighton & Hove Albion are gearing up for their Premier League clash against Wolves at the Amex Stadium, coming off a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United. Fabian Hurzeler’s side currently sit fifth in the league, but they have several injury concerns ahead of the match. Wolves, under Gary O’Neil, have struggled this season and remain bottom of the table with just one point from eight matches, but they have been competitive in several games.

Here is the latest team and injury news for Brighton:

### Brighton Injuries:
1. **Joao Pedro (ankle) – Out**: The Brazilian forward is still recovering from an ankle injury sustained against Nottingham Forest. He is making progress, but this match will come too soon for him.

2. **James Milner (hamstring) – Out**: The experienced midfielder suffered a setback in his recovery and is expected to miss the Wolves game.

3. **Matt O’Riley (ankle surgery) – Out**: The former Celtic midfielder is targeting a return in December after undergoing ankle surgery.

4. **Adam Webster (hamstring) – Out**: The defender sustained a hamstring injury against Tottenham and will miss the Wolves clash. No return date has been set.

5. **Danny Welbeck (back) – Out**: The striker injured his back in the win over Newcastle. His absence is a major blow as he has been in good form this season.

6. **Solly March (knee) – Out**: March is nearing a return after a 12-month absence with a knee injury but won’t be ready for this fixture.

### Brighton Doubts:
1. **Yankuba Minteh (minor issue) – Doubt**: The winger missed the Newcastle game but could return for Wolves.

### Wolves Injuries:
1. **Hee-Chan Hwang (ankle) – Doubt**: O’Neil recently provided an update, stating Hwang has a ligament issue in his ankle and could be out for a couple more weeks.

2. **Yerson Mosquera (knee surgery) – Out**: The defender is recovering from knee surgery, with no clear timeline for his return.

3. **Enso Gonzalez Medina (knee) – Out**: The Paraguayan is undergoing the strength phase of his recovery after knee surgery and is progressing well.

4. **Sasa Kalajdzic (knee) – Out**: The Austrian forward is back on the grass and working toward a return to training.

5. **Boubacar Traore (knee) – Out**: The Malian midfielder is expected to be sidelined until Christmas due to a knee injury.

6. **Sam Johnstone (adductor strain) – Doubt**: The goalkeeper is struggling with an adductor strain but hopes to be fit for the Brighton game.

Brighton will be hoping their squad can overcome these injuries and continue their strong start to the season against Wolves.

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