Joel Veltman
33-Year-Old
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier
OUT
Injury Calf
Est. Return 10/25/2025
Ruled out against Newcastle
Veltman (calf) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Newcastle.
ANALYSIS
Veltman has not recovered in time and is ruled out for Saturday's match against Newcastle due to a calf injury. He returned to training this week after missing the Wolves clash but wasn't fit enough to be included in the match squad.
Veltman has not recovered in time and is ruled out for Saturday's match against Newcastle due to a calf injury. He returned to training this week after missing the Wolves clash but wasn't fit enough to be included in the match squad.
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Remains questionable
Veltman (calf) remains questionable for Saturday's clash against Newcastle, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press conference. "He is in training, but there's still a question mark over him. Therefore, we have to wait to see how they're doing, and then we can make a decision."
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Out with calf injury
Veltman is out for Sunday's match against Wolves due to a calf injury, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Joel has a small calf issue, and he won't be available."
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Starting again
Veltman got the start and played 65 minutes during Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Barsnley.
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Hampered by injuries
Veltman made 21 appearances (19 starts) in the Premier League.
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Back in squad
Veltman is back in the squad for Monday's clash with Liverpool, per manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Joel [Veltman] will be back in the squad. It's all very positive news."
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Ajax ready to make move?
Ajax want to sign Veltman as a free agent in the summer, according to The Mirror.
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There hasn't been a lot of progress regarding a contract extension for Veltman, and he's likely to leave Brighton once his current contract expires. Ajax are keeping close tabs on the situation and are ready to make a move for the 33-year-old in the coming months.
There hasn't been a lot of progress regarding a contract extension for Veltman, and he's likely to leave Brighton once his current contract expires. Ajax are keeping close tabs on the situation and are ready to make a move for the 33-year-old in the coming months.