Analyzing Brighton’s Goal Drought: What’s Behind Their Recent Slump?

Brighton’s Struggles Continue as Goals Dry Up

Brighton’s recent goal drought has left fans and pundits scratching their heads as Roberto De Zerbi’s side have managed to score just three times in their last eight Premier League games – with two of those goals coming from own goals. The Seagulls’ lack of attacking prowess has been a cause for concern, especially considering their strong start to the season.

The only goal Brighton managed to score in April was a comical own goal by Burnley goalkeeper Aro Muric, highlighting the team’s struggles in front of goal. In fact, Danny Welbeck is the only player to have scored for Brighton in their last 11 games in all competitions, a worrying statistic for De Zerbi and his team.

Injuries have played a significant role in Brighton’s decline, with key players like Solly March, Evan Ferguson, Pervis Estupinan, and Jack Hinshelwood all sidelined for various periods. The absence of Kaoru Mitoma, who was in fine form before his injury, has been particularly felt, as the Japanese winger brought unpredictability and creativity to the Seagulls’ attack.

Despite having creative players like Pascal Gross in their ranks, Brighton have struggled to create chances and convert them into goals. The recent absence of Billy Gilmour, who was a key playmaker for De Zerbi before his injury, has also been a blow to the team’s attacking output.

As Brighton prepare to face Aston Villa this weekend, they will need to find a way to break their goal-scoring drought and get back to winning ways. Villa, on the other hand, are in fine form and will pose a tough challenge for De Zerbi’s struggling side.

Fans can watch the Brighton vs Aston Villa clash live on Sky Sports’ Super Sunday this weekend, with kick-off at 2pm. It will be interesting to see if Brighton can turn their fortunes around and start finding the back of the net once again.