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title: "Azeez returns to squad after 6-day absence due to injury"
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description: "Brighton player Oluwafemi Javier Azeez has recovered from an abdominal muscle strain injury and is available again, in preparation for the match against…"
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# Azeez returns to squad after 6-day absence due to injury

Brighton player Oluwafemi Javier Azeez has recovered from an abdominal muscle strain injury and is available again, in preparation for the match against Manchester City in the English Premier League.

[Kareem Al-Saleh](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/kareem-al-saleh-2) Editor Published 31 October 2026، 03:12 Saudi time

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Azeez returns to squad after 6-day absence due to injury

[Brighton](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/brighton-201) have announced the return of their player [Oluwafemi Javier Azeez](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/oluwafemi-javier-azeez-5713) to the squad after recovering from an abdominal muscle strain injury.

The player had been absent from the pitch since 25 October 2026 and returned to training on 31 October 2026, after an absence of 6 days.

Brighton await a difficult match against Manchester City in round 9 of the English Premier League for the 2026/27 season.

The match will be held at Manchester City's stadium on 31 October 2026 at 18:00 Saudi time.

The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports.

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