Brighton striker Aaron Connolly is a doubt with a hamstring problemBrighton striker Aaron Connolly is a doubt with a hamstring problem
Brighton striker Aaron Connolly is a doubt with a hamstring problem

The extensive injury list Brighton fans didn't want to see ahead of Aston Villa

Brighton and Hove Albion will monitor the fitness levels of several key players before they return to Premier League action at Villa Park this Saturday

Brighton fans will the hope the international break provided a timely breather and recovery period for several Albion stars who were struggling with injury.

Davy Propper, Leandro Trossard, Solly March and Alireza Jahanbakhsh were all hindered by injuries, while young striker Aaron Connolly pulled-up while training with Ireland.

There has also been a reported coronavirus scare for Argentina international Alexis Mac Allister.

It presents a few issues for Graham Potter as they seek their second win of the new Premier League season at a vastly improved Aston Villa.

Here's how Albion's walking wounded are shaping up: