Brighton vs Sunderland team news: Six out and Two doubts - Fabian Hurzeler press conference latest

Fabian Hurzeler confirms Brighton team news ahead of Sunderland

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...

9. Maxim de Cuyper - doubt

Brighton's Belgian left sided player is struggling with an unspecified knock at the moment and will hope to be involved against the Black Cats | Getty Images

10. Luke O’Nien - out

Serves a suspension after his red against Manchester City. | Getty Images

11. Chemsdine Talbi - out

AFCON duty with Morocco | AFP via Getty Images

12. Reinildo - out

AFCON duty with Mozambique | Getty Images