The Brazilian forward has joined the walking wounded and placed more scrutiny on Danny Welbeck, Georginio Rutter and Evan Ferguson

Brighton confirm Joao Pedro injury latest before Ipswich meeting - Forward missed FA Cup win over Norwich with ankle injury

Keith Hackett's outrage has expanded, with the officiating team for the Brighton win at Ipswich blasted for their failure.

Brighton & Hove Albion will be without Joao Pedro for Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Championship side Norwich City. The Brazilian forward will be out for a period yet to to be determined after suffering an ankle injury in training.

Kieran McKenna plays down Joao Pedro’s challenge in Brighton clash - Pedro was fortunate to escape with only a booking after colliding with Walton early in the second half.

It could have some impact on other clubs too, with fellow Brighton striker Evan Ferguson of interest for a few suitors on loan. Joao Pedro's injury, on top of recurring ankle issues for Danny ...

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed he won’t take any risks with the fitness of Joao Pedro ahead of Thursday night’s Premier League game against Ipswich. The Brazil international scored his side’s equaliser from the penalty spot against Arsenal a fortnight ago but wasn’t in the matchday squad for Saturday’s FA Cup win at Norwich.

The decision to award Joao Pedro against Arsenal sparked much debate He and William Saliba had clashed heads and the Brighton star went to ground LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! New formation, some new faces, but the optimism has gone at Old Trafford ...

Joao Pedro (61) then equalised from the penalty spot after a clash of heads with William Saliba, and Brighton had the better chances to win the game from there. Arsenal remain second in the table ...

Early in the second half, the forward was chasing down the ball as it rolled to Walton and as the goalkeeper went to clear it, he leapt into him. Walton came out of the clash clutching his head.

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Pre-match, the mood was optimistic, not least after Ipswich started the day outside the relegation zone for the first time since November.