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A brief wave of concern passed through Brighton supporters on Friday before clarity emerged over the fitness of Pascal Gross ahead of the trip to St James’ Park.
Pascal Gross Injury Scare Sparks Confusion
The confusion began during Fabian Hurzeler pre-match press conference in the build-up to the meeting with Newcastle United. Early updates suggested that both James Milner and Gross would be unavailable, though close to returning to training.
That version of events quickly gained traction and was widely circulated, sparking concern among fans wary of losing one of the club’s most dependable performers at such a pivotal stage of the campaign.
Brighton Team News Corrected Ahead of Newcastle
However the situation soon took a different turn.
A corrected update later clarified that Milner and Solly March were the players set to miss out, with Gross no longer listed among the absentees. The adjustment raised eyebrows and pointed towards a simple but impactful error.
Hurzeler had just spoken about Gross in glowing terms, praising his understanding of the system and highlighting his importance as a link between staff and players, which likely led someone to mistakenly carry his name into the injury update. By the time editors issued a correction, the initial claim had already spread far and wide.
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Pascal Gross Available for Brighton Selection
Since then, fresh reassurance has emerged. Ben Dinnery reports Gross is fit, and he is available for selection today, giving Brighton a timely boost as they look to maintain momentum.
His presence would be significant. With European qualification still within reach, Brighton will want their most influential figures on the pitch for such a demanding away fixture. For a deeper look ahead to the game, you can check out our full match preview.
What started as a moment of uncertainty has settled into a far more positive outlook on the south coast. In the end, it seems this was less about injury and more about how quickly a small error can grow into a major talking point.
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