Wieffer (knee) remains unavailable for Sunday's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace despite making progress in his recovery, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.
Analysis:Wieffer continues to recover from the knee injury he sustained during Brighton's Aug. 30 matchup against Chelsea, when he fell awkwardly after being struck in the face by the ball. The midfielder, who has also been deployed at right-back this season, has been sidelined for several weeks and remains short of a return to competitive action. Coach Hurzeler's latest comments suggest Wieffer could be back relatively soon, although no specific timeline has been established. His continued absence should leave Ferdi Kadioglu and Costinha competing for minutes on the right side of Brighton's defense against Crystal Palace, with Wieffer's availability for subsequent fixtures dependent on his progress in training.
