Brighton's Joao Pedro, Matt O'Riley back in training before Liverpool trip

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Brighton & Hove Albion forward Joao Pedro has returned to first-team training and could feature in Saturday’s Premier League match at Liverpool, head coach Fabian Hurzeler said on Thursday. The 23-year-old Brazil international has missed Brighton’s last five matches in all competitions due to an ankle issue sustained in the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest on September 22. “Joao Pedro will be back in training,” said Hurzeler. “Some players will be back on the pitch. We have to see now how Joao's coming back after a long injury to see if he will be an option,...