Diego Gómez
BHAParaguay
Right
Mar 27, 2003
23
6'1"
170 lb
RW
AM
Half-Space Orchestrator
BrightonTargeting return for season finale
Gomez (knee) was ruled out of Saturday's clash against Wolves but is hopeful of featuring in Brighton's final Premier League fixture against Manchester United, though he will not risk anything if not fully fit, according to Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic. "Honestly I feel really good right now. Hopefully I can play and I'm thinking about that last game if I'm fully fit, but I'm not going to risk anything at this point. But the goal is to play that game."
Analysis: Gomez revealed he feared the worst when he landed awkwardly on his left knee during the draw against Tottenham in April, admitting his first thought was the World Cup with Paraguay. The midfielder is not yet fully fit but is recovering well and remains focused on being at 100 percent for the tournament this summer, where he is expected to be one of Paraguay's standout players in a competitive Group D alongside the United States, Turkiye and Australia. Gomez has contributed five goals and one assist across 30 Premier League appearances, setting career highs in defensive output with 77 tackles, 16 interceptions and 27 clearances, having become just the third Paraguayan to score five or more goals in a single Premier League season.
Misses call Saturday
Gomez (knee) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Wolves.
Analysis: Gomez has been unable to pass his fitness assessment despite coach Fabian Hurzeler expressing some hope over his condition during the presser, with the caution surrounding his involvement proving well-founded as Brighton refused to take any risks with his recovery. The forward had been targeting a return before the end of the season, but the club prioritized his long-term wellbeing with the World Cup with Paraguay also looming. Kaoru Mitoma is expected to continue in a larger attacking role, with Gomez's availability for the final fixtures of the campaign to be monitored closely.
Unlikely for Wolves clash
Gomez (knee) is being assessed ahead of Saturday's clash against Wolves but is unlikely to feature with coach Fabian Hurzeler unwilling to take any risks with his recovery, according to The Argus.
Analysis: Gomez had been confirmed as targeting a return before the end of the season, and while manager Hurzeler expressed some hope over his condition, the caution surrounding his involvement suggests he will not be pushed back before he is fully right. Kaoru Mitoma is expected to continue in a larger attacking role if Gomez cannot be cleared, with Brighton keeping a close eye on his knee ahead of the final fixtures of the campaign and with the World Cup with Paraguay looming for him.
Will play again this season
Gomez (knee) is expected to return before the end of the season but is not yet ready to feature, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.
Analysis: Gomez had been given an encouraging initial diagnosis after being forced off during the draw against Tottenham, and the confirmation that he will play again this season is a positive sign for both Brighton and Paraguay ahead of the World Cup. The forward will continue to be monitored on a week-to-week basis as the club manages his recovery carefully, with Kaoru Mitoma continuing to take on a larger role in the attack in the meantime. No specific return date has been given beyond the coming weeks, but the direction of his recovery is clearly pointing in the right direction.
Injury less serious than feared
Gomez (knee) underwent an initial scan and the results are more encouraging than initially feared, with coach Fabian Hurzeler confirming he will not be out for months and likely targeting a return in May, according to Andy Naylor of The Athletic. "It's not as bad as we expected. We have to go week to week. It's not an injury that will take him out for months. It is something with his knee. He's had a scan and we will have to rescan it in the next few days, but it is not as bad as some of us thought."
Analysis: Gomez had been forced off in the 21st minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Tottenham, raising serious concerns about a potentially lengthy absence. The positive update from coach Hurzeler is a significant relief for Brighton and Paraguay, with the forward set to miss the Chelsea fixture but targeting a return before the end of the season. Kaoru Mitoma is expected to take on a larger role in the attack during his absence, with the club continuing to monitor the knee closely before the next rescan in the coming days.
Forced off injured
Gomez was forced off in the 21st minute of Saturday's clash against Tottenham due to an apparent knee injury.
Analysis: Gomez was forced off early in the match against Tottenham due to an apparent injury on his left knee after an aerial challenge with Destiny Udogie and will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. The forward had started each of the last eight matches, so his potential absence would be a significant blow, with Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter the leading candidates to replace him in attack.
Assists Saturday
Gomez assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.
Analysis: Gomez provided one assist during Saturday's win, making the most of his lone chance created. He was dangerous during limited chances on the ball, and took three shots. Gomez has been good creatively, and has shown the talent to pick apart even the best team. He should continue as a big part of the midfield for the rest of the campaign.
Scores opener in 2-1 win
Diego Gomez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Gomez scored his fifth goal of the season as he helped Brighton take the lead, as they went on to win 2-1. He scored in each of the last two games. He has put a shot on target in each of the last three games, and he has created two chances on six occasions this year.
Scores opener
Gomez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Brentford.
Analysis: Gomez opened the scoring after converting a rebound from a Ferdi Kadioglu shot that struck the crossbar in the first half of Saturday's win over Brentford, ending his nine-match run without a goal contribution. He added three tackles and one interception in the match. The attacking midfielder has been a regular starter this season, earning 19 starts in 24 Premier League appearances while scoring four goals during that span.
Fit Sunday
Gomez (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace.
Analysis: Gomez is on the bench after some issues with an undisclosed injury, as the midfielder only misses one game. He started in seven games before his injury and will look to return to that spot after testing his legs.
Back available against Palace
Gomez (undisclosed) is back available for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference.
Analysis: Gomez missed the last match against Everton due to a minor issue but appears to have fully recovered, as he is back in the mix for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace. That said, it remains unclear whether he will regain a spot in the starting XI or settle for a bench role, as the recent returns of Pascal Gross and Matt O'Riley could reshape the Seagulls' setup.
Misses call Saturday
Gomez (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Everton.
Analysis: Gomez misses out on the squad for Saturday's clash against the Toffees due to a minor injury suffered in training. He was not cleared after the final assessment and is left out as a precaution. With Georginio Rutter and Yankuba Minteh back available, his absence does not significantly affect the starting setup.
Doubtful against Everton
Gomez (undisclosed) suffered a minor injury in training and will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Everton, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to Andy Naylor from The Athletic.
Analysis: Gomez recently suffered a minor injury in training and will be a doubt for Saturday's clash against the Toffees. The Paraguayan will likely be assessed after the final training session to see if he can make the squad on Saturday. That said, with Georginio Rutter and Yankuba Minteh back, Gomez will likely see less playing time in the frontline, therefore his potential absence won't impact so much the starting squad.
Puts away lone shot
Diego Gomez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.
Analysis: The midfielder scored on his lone shot of the game to give Brighton some hope in the second half but couldn't muster much else. He has a favorable matchup coming up on Tuesday against West Ham, a team which has allowed 36 goals this season.
Option moving forward
Gomez is no longer banned and is an option after his suspension.
Analysis: Gomez has served his one game on the sidelines due to yellow card accumulation, sitting out against Sunderland. He is now an option and should assume a starting role, starting in 11 of his 15 appearances this season, while bagging two goals.
Receives one match ban
Gomez will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Premier League.
Analysis: Gomez 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 a regular starter in the frontline for the Seagulls this season, with Kaoru Mitoma finding back a starting role or Brajan Gruda getting a larger role for that game. Gomez will be back available for the clash against Arsenal on Dec. 27.
Creates four chances
Gomez generated two shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Crystal Palace.
Analysis: Gomez created four chances during Sunday's draw and also took a pair of shots and put them both on target. Gomez was one of the most consistently effective attacking threats throughout the match, but couldn't find the back of the net. Gomez should remain a big contributor moving forward after scoring a brace last time out against Leeds.
Scores brace in victory
Gomez scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Leeds United.
Analysis: Gomez scored in the 64th and 70th minutes to put the game out of sight for the Seagulls. He showed excellent positioning in the box and clinical finishing on the break, and contributed to a bunch of season highs in his best outing of the season in the Premier League with four shots, two chances created, four tackles, and one interception.
Fit and available Saturday
Gomez (hip) is fit and available for Saturday's clash against Manchester United, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference.
Analysis: Gomez was back in team training this week and is fully fit and available for Saturday's clash against Manchester United. The attacking midfielder was forced off last time out due to a hip injury that turned out to be only minor. Gomez could return directly to the starting XI against the Red Devils.
Returns to training
Gomez (hip) has returned to team training ahead of Saturday's match against Manchester United, according to his club.
Analysis: Gomez has been dealing with a hip injury this week, but is already making progress towards a return, with the midfielder joining his teammates for training. This is great news for the club, as he started in their past three games and could make a quick turnaround. He will now be in a race to be fit for Saturday, probably needing to pass some testing to play.
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