Solly March
BHAEngland
Left
Jul 20, 1994
31
5'11"
194 lb
RW
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BrightonMisses due to muscle issue
March (muscular) missed Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal due to a minor issue but will be back available for the next game, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus. "He had a small issue, minor, so he will be back for the next game."
Analysis: March picked up a minor muscle issue during his four-minute cameo in his return from injury against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, but the attacking midfielder is expected to recover in time for the next game against Sunderland on March. 14. This is great news for the Seagulls, as he could provide a quality attacking spark off the bench if he remains fit.
Selected for bench
March (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: March is with his team as an option from the bench, a huge step for the attacker after not having played since last season due to his knee injury. He will now not only have to build up fitness but also a role in the squad, likely more of a depth pick to begin.
Could make squad Sunday
March (knee) still need to build on hit fitness but could be back in the match squad for Sunday's clash against Nottingham Forest, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus. "He needs game time to get back to his highest level but it is about timing."
Analysis: March made the trip with the squad last week but didn't crack the final roster as he continues to ramp up his fitness after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The attacking midfielder is progressing well in training and is trending toward a potential return to the matchday squad for Sunday's clash against Nottingham Forest if the staff feels he's ready to contribute off the bench. Once he's back at full speed, he's expected to slide back into a rotational role for the Seagulls.
Remains out Saturday
March (knee) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Brentford.
Analysis: March remains out for Saturday's showdown against the Bees despite returning to full team training this week. The attacking midfielder is not yet ready to make his season debut as the club manages his fitness carefully. Once fully fit, he is likely to return in a rotational role similar to last season.
Could return Saturday
March (knee) could return in Saturday's clash against Brentford, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to BBC Sussex Sport.
Analysis: March got back to full team training this week and is now in the mix for Saturday's showdown against the Bees. The attacking midfielder is shaping up as a late fitness decision and could log his first minutes of the season if he gets the green light. He was mostly a depth piece off the bench for the Seagulls last year and is expected to slide back into a similar rotational role once he is fully up to speed.
Back in training, needs time
March (knee) was back in training on Thursday but still needs some time to return, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to Derren Howard from the Sussex Express. "He's back in training, he trained yesterday with the first team. He made a great appearance, he looked quite sharp so we're all quite happy. But now it's very important that we don't immediately put pressure on him, that we don't write he's back in one week. I think this needs time, we need to go step by step and then we all know that Solly is a player from Brighton, he has a big history for this club and he can be a big player for us also this season, but let's be patient."
Analysis: March has resumed training on Thursday and is progressing well in his recovery from a knee injury that sidelined him since the end of last season. The midfielder is likely still some weeks away from making his return, and no pressure will be put on him as coach Fabian Hurzeler appears to be taking a precautionary approach with him.
Training with U21s
March (knee) has begun to train with the U21s and is close to integrating into the team, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Good. He's doing some training sessions with our U21s to get used to the intensity and then step by step he should be reintegrated into our team."
Analysis: March was likely to be nearing a return to start January, and is seeing great steps in his recovery, with the midfielder back training with the U21s. That said, his return to first-team training is not far, likely needing a week or two more to recover. He is yet to appear this season, so this is encouraging for the midfielder.
Two to three weeks away
March (knee) is still two to three weeks away from making his return to the match squad, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.
Analysis: March was back in team training this week but will need two to three more weeks to fully recover and return to the match squad. At 31 years old, the returns from injury take more time and the club wants to be cautious with him to avoid any new setbacks. Once fully back fit, March should find back a bench role for the Seagulls.
Stepping up work on pitch
March (knee) was pictured in training Wednesday, lining up with an original timeline to return.
Analysis: March is back in training, but given his history with injuries, it's likely going to take weeks of full training before he's considered an option again. He had a second knee surgery two years ago hasn't been able to get in a spot where he could play regularly. He returned to feature a few times last season, but suffered another knee injury near the end of the campaign. Now at 31 years old, he's hoping to return to some kind of form and fitness this season.
Still needs several weeks
March (knee) is two to three weeks away from making his return to competition, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to Johnny Cantor.
Analysis: March has resumed running with ball in recent days but is still two to three weeks away from making his return to competition. The attacking midfielder is likely aiming a return against Liverpool on Dec. 13 at best. That said, his absence doesn't impact the starting XI since he should hold a bench role once fully back fit for the Seagulls.
Running with ball
March (knee) was running with a ball on grass Saturday, according to his club.
Analysis: March appears to be working his way back from his knee injury and improving his status, now working with a ball after running a little under a month ago. He still seems to be on track for his return to end 2025, just needing to improve to group training in the next few weeks. He has yet to debut this campaign due to the knee injury dating back to last season, starting in only one of his eight starts last season due to constant injury issues.
Hopefully back at end of year
March (knee) is running on the pitch but expected to return at the end of the year, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.
Analysis: March will need more time than expected to recover from his knee injury and is now targeting a return by the end of the year. That said, he has mostly been a bench option for the Seagulls when fit in recent seasons, so his absence does not impact the starting XI.
Expected to return in two weeks
March (knee) is expected to be back in two to three weeks, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus. "I think [March] is not that close that we can say he will be back in two or three weeks. He's working quite hard in rehab, step by step, but he's still not on the pitch."
Analysis: March is progressing well in his rehabilitation of his knee injury and is expected to return in two to three weeks. The attacking midfielder has been sidelined since the end of last season and is finally seeing the end of the tunnel. That said, he has only been a bench option last season and will likely find back that role for the Seagulls.
Still recovering
March (knee) is still working on his return to play, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Solly's doing well. I don't say perfect. It's going well, but there can always be things we can improve with him regarding his injury."
Analysis: March is still battling his knee injury, working on a return to make his debut this season. That said, he is still likely around a month from returning, needing to get into team training. He only started in one of his eight appearances last season due to constant injuries, so he will hope to return soon and avoid the bug this campaign.
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