The centre-half has completed a four-match ban following his second red card of the season at Leeds and is pushing for an instant recall.

On-loan Stoke midfielder Diego Arismendi will again be kept waiting for his Seagulls debut as he continues to battle with a thigh injury, though the Uruguay international could be in the frame for the weekend trip to Oldham.

Defender Colin Hawkins remains out with an Achilles injury, while goalkeeper Michel Kuipers will not play again this season as he has a broken finger.

Poyet will be hoping his side can put the 1-0 defeat by Swindon behind them and return to the impressive form that saw them go four games without loss prior to Saturday's result.

Source: Team Talk