Pascal Struijk
BHA
Center Back
Back Line Anchor
Aug 11, 1999 (27)
Left
6'3"
174 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Remains out against Liverpool
Struijk (undisclosed) has been left out of Brighton's matchday squad for Sunday's Premier League clash against Liverpool as he continues to recover from a fitness issue.
Analysis: Struijk remains sidelined after failing to recover in time for Sunday's trip to Anfield, extending his absence to five consecutive matches across all competitions. The defender had already missed Brighton's previous three fixtures before the Liverpool encounter, including Thursday's Conference League clash against Jablonec, with his fitness assessed in the days leading up to Sunday's match. Brighton appear to be taking a cautious approach to avoid aggravating the issue, leaving Lewis Dunk in contention for continued playing time in central defense. Struijk's availability for the next league fixture remains uncertain.
Facing late fitness assessment
Struijk (undisclosed) remains questionable for Sunday's Premier League clash against Liverpool as he continues recovering from a minor fitness issue, with his condition set to be assessed Friday and Saturday before a final decision is made, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per BBC Sussex Sport.
Analysis: Struijk remains uncertain for Sunday's trip to Liverpool after missing Brighton's last three matches, including Thursday's Conference League encounter against Jablonec, due to an ongoing fitness concern. The defender has yet to receive clearance to return to competitive action, although coach Hurzeler previously expressed optimism that his absence would be relatively brief. However, the coach has now emphasized the importance of making a cautious decision, warning that the issue could worsen if Struijk returns too quickly. His condition will be evaluated over the next two days, with his participation in training likely to determine whether he can feature at Anfield. Lewis Dunk could continue to benefit from additional playing time in central defense if Struijk remains unavailable. Given the risk of aggravating the problem, Brighton may ultimately decide to give him additional recovery time rather than rush him back for Sunday's encounter.
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