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For Brighton fans, it must feel like déjà vu. Just when young talent Jack Hinshelwood seemed ready to take a bigger role, misfortune struck again. The 20-year-old had barely settled into Saturday’s match against Bournemouth when disaster struck—yet another injury, this time to his ankle. By the third minute, he was already walking off the pitch in agony.
Scans later revealed it was ankle ligament damage. The silver lining? No surgery needed. The catch? He’ll still be out for six to eight weeks—which, in Premier League terms, means missing close to ten games. That’s a painful blow not just for Hinshelwood, but for a Brighton squad juggling the league grind with the exhausting demands of European football.
A Pattern Emerging
This isn’t Hinshelwood’s first cruel interruption. Far from it.
- Two seasons ago, a broken leg kept him away from football for more than half a year.
- Then came a knee problem last season that benched him for another three months.
- And now, just as this campaign was taking shape, his ankle has betrayed him.
It’s becoming a worrying pattern. Every time momentum starts to build, injury halts it in its tracks. For a player trying to break through, that constant stop-and-start rhythm can be devastating.
Why Brighton Will Miss Him
Manager Roberto De Zerbi has made no secret of how much he values Hinshelwood’s versatility. He’s the kind of player every coach loves: one who can slide seamlessly between roles in midfield and defense. He brings energy, tactical flexibility, and the courage of youth.
Now, without him, Brighton’s already stretched squad gets stretched even further. With domestic and European fixtures stacking up, De Zerbi may be forced to:
- Lean more heavily on experienced regulars.
- Fast-track academy players to step into key roles.
Either way, the rotation puzzle just got a lot trickier.
The Bigger Question
On paper, Hinshelwood is one of Brighton’s brightest prospects: academy-bred, English, and highly rated by scouts and pundits alike. Some even whisper he could become an England international one day.
But talent only gets you so far if your body won’t cooperate. At 20, consistent playing time is the most vital ingredient for growth. And so far, fate has refused to give it to him. Each injury pushes back his development and raises uncomfortable questions:
- Can he outgrow this unlucky streak?
- Can his body withstand the relentless intensity of the Premier League?
- Or will “what could have been” become the defining label of his career?
What’s Next?
For now, Brighton will nurse their young star back to health. If everything goes to plan, Hinshelwood should return before the turn of the year. Fans can only hope this is the last long layoff he has to endure, and that when he finally comes back, he gets the uninterrupted season he so badly needs.
Because the truth is simple: every Brighton supporter wants to see Hinshelwood flourish—not as a talent left wondering, but as a core piece of the club’s future.
👉 Your Turn: Do you think Jack Hinshelwood can shake off this injury curse and claim his place as a Brighton regular? Or will constant setbacks hold him back from becoming the star he’s promised to be?