Joao Pedro to miss Brighton season finale for disciplinary reasons

Joao Pedro was excluded from Brighton's squad for the 3-2 home win against Liverpool on Monday following an altercation in training with teammate Jan Paul van Hecke. He will also be left out for Sunday's Premier League final against Tottenham, head coach Fabian Hurzeler confirmed

"Joao won’t be in the squad," the Seaguless head coach said during a press conference on Friday. "With Joao, we had a small issue in training, the type that isn’t uncommon from time to time at all clubs. It has been dealt with internally, the matter is closed."

"He is an incredible footballer, that’s why we invested in him, him but there are principle that are non-negotiable where we don’t make any compromises. He is still a young player. He will learn from this and can continue to grow," Hurzeler concluded on the situation.

Pedro has been Brighton's top scorer in the Premier League this season, alongside Kaoru Mitoma and Danny Welbeck on 10 goals. Brighton still have a chance of qualifying for the UEFA Conference League and need a draw against Spurs to guarantee finishing eighth.