Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has addressed Joao Pedro’s injury ahead of his side’s Premier League return against Newcastle this weekend.The Seagulls travel to St James’ Park on Saturday for a meeting between two aspirational teams currently level on points in sixth and seventh place respectively with Brighton only ahead due to a slightly superior goal difference,

BRIGHTON will be without star striker Joao Pedro for Saturday’s Premier League game against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler confirmed key defender Jan Paul van Hecke is available for Saturday’s clash at Newcastle United. Van Hecke has missed the last three Premier League matches after sustaining a groin injury in the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.

Brighton will remain without Joao Pedro for their trip to Newcastle in the Premier League this weekend. The former Watford forward has missed the last two games with an ankle injury suffered after he came off the bench late in the feisty 2-2 home draw with Nottingham Forest on September 22,