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title: "Wieffer returns to fitness with Brighton after knee injury absence"
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# Wieffer returns to fitness with Brighton after knee injury absence

Brighton defender Mats Wieffer has recovered from a knee injury that kept him out for 7 days, and is now ready to feature in the Premier League clash against Liverpool.

[Kareem Al-Saleh](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/kareem-al-saleh-2) Editor Published 25 October 2026، 03:47 Saudi time

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Wieffer returns to fitness with Brighton after knee injury absence

[Brighton](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/brighton-201) have announced the return of their player [Mats Wieffer](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/mats-wieffer-5721) to group training after recovering from a knee injury.

Wieffer had been out of action since 18 October 2026 due to a knee injury, before announcing his recovery on 25 October 2026, meaning he was sidelined for 7 days.

Brighton fans are hoping to see Wieffer feature in matchday eight of the 2026/27 Premier League season, when his side face Liverpool.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 Damascus time.

The game will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS.

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