Lewis Dunk
BHAEngland
Right
Nov 21, 1991
34
6'4"
194 lb
CB
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BrightonSet for suspension
Dunk picked up his tenth yellow card of the season and will be suspended for the next two games, according to the league.
Analysis: Dunk was booked for time-wasting, and that caution took him to 10 yellow cards on the season, triggering a two-match suspension against Burnley and Tottenham. He'll be back in the mix for the showdown with Chelsea on April. 26. In his absence, Olivier Boscagli is expected to get the call in the heart of the Seagulls' back line.
Available against Sunderland
Dunk (knee) is back available for Saturday's clash against Sunderland, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.
Analysis: Dunk sat out the last matchup against Arsenal as a precaution due to some knee discomfort, but the defender has returned to full training with the Seagulls this week and will be an option from the opening whistle for Saturday's clash against Sunderland. That's a big boost for Albion, as Dunk has been a locked-in starter at the heart of the back line and his presence brings stability and leadership to the defense.
Spotted in training
Dunk (knee) was pictured in training ahead of Saturday's visit to Sunderland.
Analysis: Dunk's return to practice is a great sign as he aims to regain a starting spot in the middle of the back line, considering that he missed only one game due to precaution. The defender is usually a solid source of passes and clearances when given meaningful time on the pitch, and his inclusion would limit Olivier Boscagli's involvement going forward.
Sidelined as precaution
Dunk was sidelined for Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal as a precaution due to ongoing knee problems, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.
Analysis: Dunk has been managing an ongoing knee issue and was precautionarily held out of Wednesday's loss to the Gunners to give him time to rest and recover. The defender's problem appears minor and shouldn't sideline him for long, especially with roughly 10 days before the next match against Sunderland, giving him ample time to get back to full fitness. That said, if he were to miss any time, Olivier Boscagli would likely be the main beneficiary with an uptick in playing time for the Seagulls.
Missing with minor knee injury
Dunk is out for Wednesday's match against Arsenal due to a minor knee injury, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Danny Jamieson of TnT Sports.
Analysis: Dunk has missed the team sheet Wednesday as the club takes the field, with the defender out due to a minor knee injury. Unfortunately for the club, they now go on without a starting defender, only his fourth missed start all season. Oliver Boscagli starts in his place, hopefully with a quick turnaround for Dunk.
Active at both ends
Dunk had three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Fulham. He also recorded five clearances, three blocked shots and two interceptions.
Analysis: Dunk is a steady target in set-piece situations and is also a solid outlet for defensive stats, so he tends to have a solid floor every time he's in the starting lineup. Even though the lack of clean sheets limits his upside, Dunk is a solid depth piece for the center-back role. He's racked up seven shots, 11 tackles, 16 interceptions, 35 clearances and 19 blocked shots over his last nine EPL appearances.
Back from ban
Dunk is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
Analysis: Dunk has served his one-match ban and is an option for the club again, with the defender having his yellow cards reset. He has started in 15 of his 16 appearances this season and should immediately return to a starting role, especially with a busy schedule ahead.
Set for suspension
Dunk will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Premier League.
Analysis: Dunk accumulated five yellow cards in the Premier League and will be suspended for the clash against Sunderland on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in central defense for the Seagulls, with Olivier Boscagli as the most likely option to replace him against the Black Cats. Dunk will be back available for the clash against Arsenal on Dec. 27.
Should be fine going forward
Dunk is expected to return to the XI going forward after coming off the bench in the 2-1 win against Brentford.
Analysis: Dunk was dropped for a reported heel issue and possible illness, but he managed to go the final 45 in the win against Brentford. At full strength, he's gone the full 90 in every prior match this season and that's expected to be the case going forward. While he still doesn't have a shot on target, Brighton's defense has looked better in recent matches, allowing just one goal across three contests.
Deals with minor heel injury
Dunk will start Saturday's clash against Brentford on the bench since he is currently dealing with a minor heel injury and not fit enough to start, according to Andy Naylor from The Athletic.
Analysis: Dunk will start Saturday's clash against the Bees on the bench as he isn't fully fit to start the game due to a minor heel injury. Olivier Boscagli will be the one starting alongside Jan Paul van Hecke in central defense for the Seagulls.
Ever-present so far
Dunk has started and played the full 90 in each of Brighton's first seven EPL matches this season.
Analysis: Dunk has been a regular presence at the back for Brighton and has been a steady source of defensive stats for the Seagulls. In those seven starts, Dunk has racked up 38 clearances, eight tackles, five interceptions and three blocked shots. Unfortunately, Brighton have yet to record a clean sheet, and that limits his upside considerably.
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