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Why Brighton top-scorer Joao Pedro shouldn’t be enjoying towards Tottenham this weekend after coaching incident


Brighton will once more be with out their joint top-scorer, Joao Pedro, for his or her ultimate Premier League recreation of the season this weekend.

The Seagulls striker was overlooked of the 3-2 win over champions Liverpool on Monday, and will not play towards Tottenham both.

The Brazilian hasn't played since his red card against Brentford

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The Brazilian hasn’t performed since his pink card towards BrentfordCredit score: Getty

Pedro, who equals Danny Welbeck with 10 league targets this season, has been linked with a switch to the Reds and Chelsea.

Nonetheless, any probability of an early audition for the Brazilian was nixed by his elimination from the matchday squad regardless of being match.

Brighton boss Fabian Huerzeler has now confirmed that the 23-year-old will not be concerned in gameweek 38 towards Spurs both.

Why is Pedro not enjoying towards Tottenham?

The previous Watford ahead will not be concerned in north London this Sunday as a consequence of a coaching floor bust-up with Jan Paul van Hecke.

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talkSPORT understands the incident truly passed off over per week in the past, exhibiting how extreme the ramifications have been.

It is stated to have occurred the week earlier than a 2-0 away win over Wolves on Might 10, a minimum of ten days earlier than the win over Liverpool.

Pedro missed that fixture as a consequence of a three-game suspension handed down for lashing out at Brentford’s Nathan Collins on April 19.

He was accessible to return towards Arne Slot’s Premier League champions, however was as an alternative sidelined and will not play right here both.

“With Joao we had a small subject in coaching, a sort which is not unusual every so often in all soccer golf equipment,” Brighton boss Huerzeler stated throughout his pre-match press convention on Friday.

“We handled it internally, and the matter is closed.”

Pedro has missed Brighton's last four games

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Pedro has missed Brighton’s final 4 video gamesCredit score: Getty
Pedro could still finish as Brighton's top scorer again

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Pedro might nonetheless end as Brighton’s high scorer once more

Huerzeler continued: “Joao is an unbelievable soccer participant. He’s a match winner for us. That is why we invested in him.

“However there are rules, there are values… they’re non-negotiable.

“Joao continues to be a younger participant, and (there’s) nonetheless loads of potential that he’ll develop.

“I am positive he’ll study from this and are available again stronger subsequent season.”

Pedro, 23, joined the Seagulls from Watford in 2023 for a then-club report £30million.

He’s their joint-top scorer this season within the Premier League with ten targets, and led the scoring total final marketing campaign with 20.

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