Fulham confirm two major injury blows and one doubt ahead of Brighton

A win at the Amex Stadium would send Silva’s side sixth and into a Europa League qualification spot, far exceeding expectations that accompanied the team’s return to the top flight after winning last season’s Championship.

Victory against Nottingham Forest last Saturday means they have taken 16 points from the last eight games and are buoyant, having lost just twice in the league since November.

Brighton however are also in decent form under head coach Roberto De Zerbi and last Saturday’s draw at Crystal Palace – a match they should have won – keeps them sixth and on track for Europe.

Fulham’s main fitness concern is Willian this week as the in-form Brazilian – who will be 35 this August – limped off during the win against Nottingham Forest last week. The former Chelsea attacker will have a fitness test on Friday to see if he is able to travel to the south coast.

Silva said: “We have one more day to prepare for the game so we will see as there are a couple of players who have knocks. At this moment Tom Cairney and Neeskens Kebano are the only players unavailable.”

Brighton also have concerns of their own as striker Danny Welbeck is set to miss out with a calf injury and experienced midfielder Adam Lallana is working his way back from his latest injury. Lallana, who missed the draw at Crystal Palace, has not yet been ruled out and will be assessed this week. Chelsea loanee Levi Colwill is expected to miss out as the defender recovers from a quad injury, although Adam Webster and Evan Ferguson should be fit enough for selection having both featured at Palace.