Brighton continue to have a number of injury concerns ahead of their festive fixture against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
The Seagulls, who are 10th in the table, were missing key players as they played out a drab 0-0 draw against Sunderland at the Amex Stadium last weekend. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler also had the likes of Lewis Dunk and Diego Gomez missing through suspension, while midfielder Carlos Baleba is away on AFCON duty.
A trip to league-leaders Arsenal on December 27 is not the easiest Christmas present but Hurzeler will no doubt be demanding an improved performance from the laboured stalemate at the Amex Stadium.
Here's the current injury and absentee list with expected dates.
5. Carlos Baleba - out
Brighton will miss his powerful presence in midfield at the Emirates. The Cameroon international is on AFCON duty and the length of his absence depends on how far his country progress. Their final group match is against Mozambique on December 31. | Getty Images
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6. Jan Paul van Hecke - doubt
Hurzeler said: "Jan Paul van Hecke will train tomorrow (Wednesday), so he should be back." The defender missed the Sunderland draw due to illness. | Getty Images
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7. Mats Wieffer - doubt
Huirzeler said: "Mats Wieffer is okay. We go day-by-day and follow the procedure, but he looks quite well. I think that he will be available." The full back was withdrawn at halftime against Sunderland after a hefty blow to the face. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Danny Welbeck - doubt
Hurzeler said: Danny Welbeck will train today (Tuesday), so he'll be back." The 35-year-old is managing a lower back injury and missed last week's clash with Sunderland | Getty Images