Hinshelwood scored once during Thursday's 4-0 Conference League victory over Kauno Zalgiris, marking his return to competitive action after recovering from ankle ligament damage.
Analysis:Hinshelwood made an immediate impact upon returning from nearly two months on the sidelines, finding the back of the net in Brighton's comfortable European victory. The midfielder had been unavailable since suffering ankle ligament damage following his two-goal performance against Aston Villa in August, but he recently resumed full team training and received clearance to feature Thursday. His successful return provides coach Fabian Hurzeler with an additional midfield option ahead of Brighton's upcoming Premier League fixtures. Having now scored three goals across his last two competitive appearances, Hinshelwood will look to regain a regular role in the rotation, although his workload could still be managed carefully following his lengthy absence.
