Brighton fans will the hope the international break provided a timely breather and recovery period for several Albion stars who were struggling with injury.
Davy Propper, Leandro Trossard, Solly March and Alireza Jahanbakhsh were all hindered by injuries, while young striker Aaron Connolly pulled-up while training with Ireland.
There has also been a reported coronavirus scare for Argentina international Alexis Mac Allister.
It presents a few issues for Graham Potter as they seek their second win of the new Premier League season at a vastly improved Aston Villa.
Scroll down and click for updates and possible return dates for Albion's walking wounded.
9. Christian Walton - ankle
The back-up keeper injured his ankle in the pre-season friendly with Chelsea. He returned for the under-23s but has yet to feature for the Seagulls in the Premier League, despite making the bench in the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United at the Amex in September. Has been linked with a possible move to Sheffield Wednesday
10. Lewis Dunk
Back available for selection once more having served his three match ban for taking out Crystal Palace defender Gary Cahill