Has Brighton's Joao Pedro suffered an injury this weekend? Latest Premier League injury update

The Seagulls currently occupy the ninth spot in the league standings and have advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Their only loss this season was a result of Cole Palmer's impressive four-goal performance for Chelsea in their recent encounter.

Next up is a Sunday afternoon clash at home to a Tottenham side that left Old Trafford with a 3-0 victory last weekend, but will Hurzeler be without striker Joao Pedro again?

Is Joao Pedro injured this weekend?

Joao Pedro enjoyed a fast start to the season, netting against Manchester United and Arsenal before being forced off in the first half of the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest last month.

The Brazilian sat out the defeat to Chelsea, with Hurzeler giving an update before the Stamford Bridge trip.

"We have to go week for week with him," said the Brighton chief. "But I don't think he will be an option for the weekend. I'm not sure how long he will be out. I think Joao is a good healer. I'm convinced he will be back soon. But of course also with this player we can't take any risks."

That was the last update given by the club, with the German set to face the media on Friday to preview the Spurs showdown and give us the latest on Pedro's fitness.

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With an international break following this round of fixtures, Hurzeler may be minded to play it safe and give the young forward more time to recover, as this is the second time he has been sidelined already this season.

Summer signing Georginio Rutter proved himself an able deputy last weekend as he scored his first goal for the club since his club record £40milion summer move from Leeds United.

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Brighton also have doubts over Joel Veltman, Jan Paul can Hecke, James Milner, Brajan Gruda and Simon Adingra, while Matt O'Riley and Solly March have been ruled out.