Overview

• Joao Pedro was excluded from Brighton's squad for their 3-2 win over Liverpool due to a training-ground altercation with Jan Paul van Hecke.
• The incident occurred on May 10 ahead of Brighton's match against Wolves, during which Pedro was serving the final game of a three-match suspension for violent conduct.
• Manager Fabian Hurzeler cited 'private reasons' for Pedro's absence, with no timeline provided for his return to the squad.
• Pedro, Brighton's joint-top scorer this season with 10 Premier League goals, has drawn transfer interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
• Brighton reportedly values Pedro at £70 million, as he remains under contract with the club until 2028.