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Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross has been named Premier League Player of the Month for September. Let's analyze his impact on the team.

Timely recognition or unjustified delay? How

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Context

Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross has proven to be an exceptional deal since his arrival in 2017. With over 300 appearances and a history of top-level performances, he has become a symbol of Brighton's resilience and quality in the Premier League.

Why it matters

The naming of Pascal Gross as Premier League Player of the Month for September 2023 highlights his crucial role at Brighton, a team that often doesn't get the attention it deserves. With significant contributions in terms of goals and assists, Gross not only leads his team, but also establishes himself as one of the best midfielders in the league, proving that talent can emerge even in less renowned clubs.

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Timely recognition or unjustified delay? How.
Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross has been named Premier League Player of the Month for September.
Timely recognition or long overdue? How Gross is proving all-time bargain.

Pascal Gross has been named Premier League Player of the Month for September 2023. The Brighton midfielder has made a notable impact in this start to the season, contributing one goal and four assists in five games, being decisive in almost 60% of the team's goals. But his impact goes far beyond numbers, as demonstrated by the following statistic: in the last two games played, against Manchester United and Bournemouth, Gross has created six and five scoring chances for his teammates respectively, an exceptional figure which demonstrates how the German is currently the best playmaker in the Premier League.

A deserved recognition, then? The question arises spontaneously, given that Gross plays for Brighton, a team that historically does not attract much attention and recognition, and therefore his performances are not necessarily always evaluated correctly. Already last season, despite not receiving awards of this type, Gross was the protagonist of a fantastic season, ending with seven goals and thirteen assists, making him one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

But this is nothing new for those who follow Brighton, as demonstrated by this tweet from the Twitter profile "The Seagulls Report", which collects statistics and news on the team: "Pascal Gross is the first player in Brighton's history to have at least 10 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League".

Brighton bought Gross in 2017 for around 3 million euros, an incredible deal to say the least if you consider that the German has already made 301 appearances for Brighton and that, as mentioned, he has a decisive impact both in terms of goals and assists.

Some market experts, such as the tweet below, have begun to ask themselves whether the Gross deal should not be considered one of the best deals ever, not only for Brighton, but for the history of the Premier League.

"Pascal Gross was bought from Brighton for €3 million in 2017. He has made 301 appearances, scored 55 goals and provided 61 assists. His current market value is €25 million. Is this one of the best deals in Premier League history?”

Gross, who is currently 32 years old, is under contract with Brighton until 2025. Should he manage to maintain this level of performance, it is reasonable to think that his contract will be renewed by the club, which will continue to focus on him to have a player who will be decisive for the team's fate in the coming years too.

What happens now

With his current form, Gross is expected to continue to influence Brighton's performances in the upcoming Premier League matches. His ability to create scoring chances could prove crucial for the club as they aim to improve their position in the table. Brighton managers and fans hope that Gross' recognition will bring greater visibility and respect for the club in the Premier League football landscape.