Joao Pedro left out of Brighton's trip to Tottenham over training incident Brighton & Hove Albion will face Tottenham Hotspur in their final Premier League match of the 2024-25 season on May 25, 2025, without key forward João Pedro. The 23-year-old Brazilian was excluded from the squad following a training ground altercation with teammate Jan Paul van Hecke. The incident took place before Brightons 3-2 victory over Liverpool on May 19, 2025, and Pedro also missed that game, despite having completed a prior three-match suspension for a separate issue. Brightons head coach, Fabian Hürzeler, addressed the situation, explaining that such incidents are not uncommon in football but require firm handling. He described the matter as resolved internally, emphasizing that while Pedro is a highly talented player, the clubs principles and values must be upheld. Pedro, who shares the teams top-scoring spot with 10 league goals, is a significant loss for Brighton as they aim to secure eighth place, which could earn a UEFA Conference League berth if other results align. A draw against Tottenham would suffice, but Brightons task is complicated without their star striker. Hürzeler praised Pedros abilities but made it clear that no player is above the teams standards. The absence of Pedro adds intrigue to Brightons season finale, as they look to end a competitive campaign on a high note. Tottenham, meanwhile, will see this as an opportunity to exploit Brightons weakened lineup and finish their own season strongly. The incident underscores the challenges of maintaining team harmony under pressure, particularly with high stakes in the Premier League. Fans will be watching closely to see how Brighton adapt and whether Pedro can bounce back from this setback in the off-season.
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