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Brighton remain without a host of players as the prepare to welcome Sunderland to the Amex Stadium this Saturday.
The Seagulls, who are 10th in the Premier League, have a number of key men injured, suspended or on international duty at the AFCON.
It is though a key match for Fabian Hurzeler as eighth placed Sunderland have impressed following their promotion to the Premier League but victory for Brighton would see them leapfrog Regis Le Bris’ team in the league standings.
It could also be an emotional day for Albion man Tommy Watson who joined Brighton from Sunderland last summer, having spent his entire youth career with the Black Cats.
Here’s the latest team news as Fabian Hurzeler prepares for his pre-Sunderland press conference...
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5. Carlos Baleba - out
The out-of-sorts midfielder is away on AFCON duty with Cameroon and will miss the next few matches. | Getty Images
6. Lewis Dunk - out
The experienced defender gets Christmas off after picking up his fifth booking at Liverpool. Should be available to face Arsenal on December 27 | Getty Images
7. Diego Gomez - out
The Paraguayan midfielder also sits out with a one match ban following his fifth yellow of the season at Anfield | AFP via Getty Images
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8. Tommy Watson - doubt
The former Sunderland man has been struggling with a muscular injury but could return in time to be in the matchday squad. | Getty Images