Brighton
It would serve Brighton’s best interests to allow this £16m star to move out on loan and here is why
Why Brighton should allow Jurgen Locadia to join Hoffenheim on loan
According to Brighton and Hove Independent, Brighton striker Jurgen Locadia is on the verge of completing a loan move to Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim before the closure of the European transfer window on September 2.
The 25-year-old was left out of the matchday squad by manager Graham Potter in the Seagulls’ 2-1 victory over Bristol Rovers in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
Locadia started in Brighton’s 3-0 triumph over Watford in the Premier League season-opener but the Dutchman didn’t enter the field of play in the 1-1 draw at home against West Ham after failing to make any sort of positive impact.
The 25-year-old returned to action as a late substitute in the 2-0 defeat at the hands of Southampton last week, where he missed a gilt-edged opportunity to bag the equalizer for his team towards the dying stages of the game.
Locadia, who made his move to the English south coast from Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven in January 2018 for a fee of £16 million, has failed to nail down a regular starting role for the Seagulls in the Premier League.
The 25-year-old has scored only 6 goals in 43 appearances for Brighton, a dismal strike rate which clearly reveals that he has struggled to acclimatise to the English game.
A two-time Eredivisie winner with PSV, Locadia amassed 62 goals and 39 assists in 176 appearances for the Dutch giants prior to his move to the Amex Stadium, but his performances for the Seagulls haven’t been anywhere close to those standards.
However, as the story goes, Hoffenheim are prepared to offer the 25-year-old an escape route and a golden chance to resurrect his career, with the report suggesting that the Germans are on the lookout for a replacement for Joelinton, who joined Newcastle United earlier in the summer.
The move, if it materializes, would see Locadia unite with his compatriot Alfred Schreuder and working under the Dutchman’s guidance might just help him regain the old prolific form that made him one of the brightest emerging prospects in Holland earlier in his career.
Locadia’s career in England has failed to take off and it seems only a matter of time before he is deemed surplus to requirements at Brighton. With that in mind, a loan move to elsewhere apparently looks perfect for all parties involved.
Hoffenheim have constantly threatened some of the top-sides in Germany over the last few years and they even played in the Champions League last season. However, they aren’t going to compete in Europe after securing a 9th-place finish in the Bundesliga in the previous campaign.
Well, that is not something that should be on the back of Locadia’s mind at the moment, given that he desperately needs to ply his trade elsewhere in a bid to get his career back on track.
And, in all honesty, the Dutchman should consider himself lucky to have an offer on the table from a club of Hoffenheim’s stature after a lacklustre spell in England. The chance that he missed against Southampton last weekend was a clear reflection of his lack of confidence and working under his fellow countryman in Germany might solve that issue.
Looking at things from Brighton’s perspective, Locadia is no longer a key part of the first-team setup, given that the club splashed the cash to bring in the likes of Neal Maupay and Leandro Trossard this summer.
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Add to that Florin Andone, Jose Izquierdo, Alireza Jahanbakhsh and the evergreen Glenn Murray, and it is pretty clear that Brighton have got enough alternatives in their ranks to do the job for them in front of goal.
All in all, Jurgen Locadia completing a loan move to Hoffenheim would be in the best interests of all parties involved.
Brighton
Liverpool Boss Gareth Taylor Satisfied With Brighton Point Despite Missing Chance to Climb WSL Table as Reds Held to Goalless Stalemate
Gareth Taylor insists Liverpool can take positives from their goalless draw at Brighton despite the frustrating result leaving them stuck in 10th place in the Women’s Super League. The Reds failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity to close the gap on Aston Villa above them, with both sides creating chances but lacking the cutting edge to break the deadlock on Sunday afternoon.
The Liverpool manager acknowledged the physical nature of the contest when addressing reporters after the match, explaining how both teams pressed aggressively, which stretched the game between the boxes. Taylor believes his side showed enough quality to suggest better results are coming if they can improve their composure in possession and make smarter decisions in the final third.
Reds Dominated Second Half Spells
Liverpool grew into the contest after the interval, according to their manager, with a strong 15 minute spell where they controlled possession in dangerous areas around Brighton’s penalty area. Taylor felt his defense handled Brighton’s attacking threat better than Chelsea managed in their recent meeting with the Seagulls, limiting the hosts to very few clear cut opportunities.
The former Manchester City assistant stressed that cleaner decision making when in control of the ball will be crucial for turning these draws into victories during the run in. Liverpool created enough chances to win the match but struggled to find the clinical finishing required at this level of competition.
Summer Rebuild Already on Manager’s Mind
Taylor made no secret of his frustration at failing to gain ground on the teams directly above Liverpool in the standings. The manager confessed he is already thinking about the summer break as an opportunity to reset and prepare properly for a much improved campaign next season, hinting at potential squad changes.
Liverpool faces the Merseyside derby against Everton next weekend, giving them another chance to move up the congested mid table positions before the season concludes. Taylor will demand a more clinical performance from his attackers.
Chelsea hosts Brighton in Women’s Super League action at Kingsmeadow on Wednesday evening, with the Blues hoping to continue their good recent form. The match was rescheduled from the weekend just gone to allow Chelsea to compete in the League Cup final at Ashton Gate on Sunday.
Sonia Bompastor’s side picked up their first piece of silverware of the season courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Manchester United, with Lauren James and Aggie Beever Jones netting to ensure the Blues retained the trophy. Chelsea sits third in the table, a point behind second placed Manchester United and a point ahead of Arsenal, who have played a game fewer.
Kick-off: 19:00 GMT, Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Venue: Kingsmeadow, London
TV: Sky Sports Main Event, WSL YouTube
Blues Missing Key Defenders Through Injury
Chelsea will be without several key defenders for this encounter. Millie Bright is likely to miss the match following an injury, while Naomi Girma picked up a small calf injury that ruled her out of the League Cup final. Nathalie Bjorn suffered an injury during the final after only managing five minutes, and it does not look good according to Bompastor.
Kadeisha Buchanan made her return from an ACL injury in the final, which is brilliant news for the Blues. However, Bompastor will be cautious about overusing the Canadian defender, who has been out since November 2024.
Brighton Struggling for Form Recently
Brighton have lost three of their four WSL fixtures since Chelsea beat them 3-0 at the Broadfield Stadium in December. The Seagulls were most recently beaten 3-2 by West Ham on February 8, which continued their poor run of results.
This will be Brighton’s first WSL game since February 8, a gap of 38 days, which is absolutely massive. Such a long wait between top flight matches could work against Dario Vidosic’s side, who may lack match sharpness.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Hampton; Lawrence, Buchanan, Bjorn, Baltimore; Cuthbert, Nusken; Reiten, James, Ramirez; Beever-Jones
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Walsh; Bance, Pattinson, Kullberg, Pecho; Bergsvand, Losada; Bremer, Terland, Olme; Belloumou
Sonia Bompastor has confirmed that Millie Bright is likely to miss Chelsea‘s midweek match against Brighton and Hove Albion following an injury, and could be joined by two other players. The Blues’ captain missed out on their Women’s League Cup victory at Ashton Gate over Manchester United, providing a moment of joy in what has been an otherwise dour season for the reigning WSL champions.
With Chelsea out of the Women’s Super League title race and facing uphill tasks to win both the Women’s Champions League and Women’s FA Cup, Bompastor’s side still secured silverware for the seventh successive season by overcoming Manchester United thanks to goals from Lauren James and Aggie Beaver-Jones.
Naomi Girma Picked Up Small Injury
One of the big headlines before the match was the notable absence of defender Naomi Girma, who joined captain Millie Bright on the sidelines, leaving the Blues short at the back. When discussing the fitness of both centre backs following the match, Bompastor stated, “Naomi picked up a small injury in her calf. Hopefully, it’s not too bad, and she can be available for the next game.”
She added, “I don’t have a timeframe for Millie, but I would like her to be available as soon as possible, hopefully for the weekend. It’s crucial at this business end of the season to have all your players.”
Really Sad for Nathalie Bjorn
Another major injury occurred during the game, with Nathalie Bjorn only managing five minutes after her introduction as a replacement for the returning Kadeisha Buchanan. “It was really sad for her. It doesn’t look good. We need to assess her. We were all buzzing with Kadeisha starting, and part of the plan was for Nat to come in and get some minutes,” Bompastor said.
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