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.
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck will hope to face his former club Arsenal on December 27
1. Brighton striker Danny Welbeck will hope to face his former club on December 27
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck will hope to face his former club Arsenal on December 27 | Getty Images
The Greek striker is likely to miss the remainder of the season following an ACL injury sustained in the 4-3 loss to Aston Villa
2. Stefanos Tzimas
The Greek striker is likely to miss the remainder of the season following an ACL injury sustained in the 4-3 loss to Aston Villa | Getty Images
The experienced defender did his ACL in pre-season and is likely to miss the entire campaign
3. Adam Webster
The experienced defender did his ACL in pre-season and is likely to miss the entire campaign | Getty Images
The Cameroon international is way on AFCON and length of absence depends on how far his country progress. Their final group match is against Mozambique on December 31.
4. Carlos Baleba
The Cameroon international is way on AFCON and length of absence depends on how far his country progress. Their final group match is against Mozambique on December 31. | Getty Images