James Milner
39-Year-Old
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier
OUT
Injury Strain
Est. Return 12/13/2025
Eyeing return before Christmas
Milner (strain) is eyeing a return to play ahead of Christmas, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "James is getting close. I am quite positive that we will see him before Christmas."
ANALYSIS
Milner was aiming for a return in December, and that still seems to be the plan, with the midfielder expected to even be fit before Christmas. This is solid news after three games missed, leaving the club without a rotational option in the midfield. This does line him up for a return in their next five games, with the schedule thickening in December.
Milner was aiming for a return in December, and that still seems to be the plan, with the midfielder expected to even be fit before Christmas. This is solid news after three games missed, leaving the club without a rotational option in the midfield. This does line him up for a return in their next five games, with the schedule thickening in December.
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Aiming return in December
Milner (strain) is nearing a return from injury that should happen mid-December, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to Johnny Cantor.
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Out again Sunday
Milner (strain) is still recovering from his minor muscle issue and isn't available for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.
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Dealing with minor muscle issue
Milner (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor muscle issue and isn''t available for Wednesday's clash against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to BBC.
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Provides assist off bench
Milner assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Manchester United.
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Muted performance in first start
Milner had two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd minute.
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Could extend Brighton tenure
Milner could sign a new contract with Brighton in the summer, according to The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Brighton are in talks with the 39-year-old veteran English midfielder over a new deal with the club. Even though Milner is way past his prime years, Brighton rate him highly due to his positional versatility but also due to what he brings off the pitch. It wouldn't be surprising if Milner returns to Brighton for one more year before calling it a career.
Brighton are in talks with the 39-year-old veteran English midfielder over a new deal with the club. Even though Milner is way past his prime years, Brighton rate him highly due to his positional versatility but also due to what he brings off the pitch. It wouldn't be surprising if Milner returns to Brighton for one more year before calling it a career.