Bart Verbruggen
23-Year-Old
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier
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Verbruggen was passable in his first season as the full-time Brighton starter. He kept seven clean sheets and allowed 58 goals behind a defensive unit that frequently changed shape due to injuries. He started all but two Premier League matches, both of which came early in the season when injured, and is the undisputed No. 1 goalkeeper for manager Fabian Hurzeler. Verbruggen will hope for double-digit clean sheets in 2025/26, something that should be attainable given a second year under Hurzeler and what expects to be a deeper, healthier Brighton squad.
Quiet outing Saturday
Verbruggen recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Fulham.
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Verbruggen allowed one goal on Rodrigo Muniz's stoppage time strike and recorded one save in the draw, ending a very quiet Saturday afternoon for the goalkeeper. Fulham managed seven total shots but rarely troubled him until stoppage time. The Dutchman starts the league campaign as the number one after clearing his injury and will look to secure his first shutout of the season against Everton on Sunday.
Verbruggen allowed one goal on Rodrigo Muniz's stoppage time strike and recorded one save in the draw, ending a very quiet Saturday afternoon for the goalkeeper. Fulham managed seven total shots but rarely troubled him until stoppage time. The Dutchman starts the league campaign as the number one after clearing his injury and will look to secure his first shutout of the season against Everton on Sunday.
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Plays full friendly
Verbruggen (knee) started and played the full 90 in a friendly against Wolfsburg.
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Returns to training
Verbruggen (knee) has returned to training and is expected to return in a friendly against Wolfsburg on Aug. 9, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Brian Owen of the Argus. "He is back already in team training, and I'm sure we will see him in Wolfsburg."
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Two weeks away from return
Verbruggen (knee) is two weeks away from returning to action after his injury, coach Fabian Hurzeler told the media, according to The Athletic. "He had an ongoing issue and he suffered a lot. Now it is about us making him pain-free, then I am sure he can bring himself to another level."
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Concedes once in season finale
Verbruggen (undisclosed) registered one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
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Not joining Netherlands squad
Verbruggen (undisclosed) is dealing with physical problems and will not join the Netherlands squad for the start of World Cup qualifying, according to NU.nl.
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Option for AC Milan
Verbruggen is one of the options AC Milan are considering to replace Mike Maignan, according to Calciomercato.
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AC Milan need to sign a goalkeeper in the summer in case Maignan leaves the club, and with the Frenchman likely to join Chelsea, the Rossoneri are extremely active looking for the best potential replacement. Verbruggen would be an excellent signing, but the Dutchman isn't likely to leave Brighton unless Milan overpay for his services, and that's not expected to happen.
AC Milan need to sign a goalkeeper in the summer in case Maignan leaves the club, and with the Frenchman likely to join Chelsea, the Rossoneri are extremely active looking for the best potential replacement. Verbruggen would be an excellent signing, but the Dutchman isn't likely to leave Brighton unless Milan overpay for his services, and that's not expected to happen.