Bent blow for Brighton
Darren Bent looks set to sit out Brighton's Championship clash with Fulham after limping off after half an hour in Boxing Day's 2-2 draw with Reading.
The on-loan Aston Villa striker suffered a slight groin strain after scoring two goals in his previous four games with the Seagulls.
Defender Bruno will again be absent as he serves the second game of a three-match ban received for being sent off in the recent 1-1 draw at Wolves.
Gordon Greer has been out since late November with a knee problem but is reported to be close to a comeback.
Fulham will again be without Tim Hoogland, who has been absent since the end of October and has undergone a hernia operation.
Fellow defender Fernando Amorebieta has been sidelined since limping off in the Bonfire Night draw with Blackpool due to a knee injury.
The Cottagers have Australian frontman Adam Taggart closing in on a return to fitness following a groin injury which has kept him out for the first half of the season.
Defender Sean Kavanagh could also come into contention after being absent since late October with a thigh problem if Kit Symons feels the need for fresh legs.
Source: PA