Full extent of Brighton injury list revealed after Aston Villa and expected return dates

Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi suffered a heavy loss at Aston Villa (Photo: James Gill)

Ollie Watkins fired a superb hat-trick for Unai Emery’s men with goals also for Jacob Ramsey, Douglas Luiz and an own goal from Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan. Albion briefly rallied after the break and pulled one back from Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati – his first for the club – but Brighton were way off the pace throughout.

The win moved Aston Villa up to fourth ahead of the 3pm kick-offs, while Brighton, who were third before today’s thrashing, will now look to Thursday’s Europa League clash at Marseille.

De Zerbi has made numerous changes to his starting XIs this term as he tries to manage his squad amid a hectic fixture schedule and injuries.

Here’s a full run down of the walking wounded at Brighton and when they are expected to return…