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Brighton striker Nicky Forster is rated as tough-and-go for Wednesday's Carling Cup second-round match against Manchester City because of a dead leg.
Colin Hawkins and Kevin McLeod remain sidelined, but on-loan winger Joe Anyinsah returns from suspension.
Manchester City welcome back Michael Johnson following a groin injury.
However, Martin Petrov is sidelined with a similar problem and Nedum Onuoha (knee) and Brazil international Robinho (family obligations) are also out.
Brighton manager Micky Adams told BBC Southern Counties Radio:
"The disappointment of Saturday has to take care of itself. There's no time to sulk. It's going to be a strong Man City side - even if you look at their bench. It's a big ask for us but we've got a chance."
Manchester City's new owners have completed their takeover negotiations and vowed to create a lasting dynasty.
The Abu Dhabi United Group is backed by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
In an open letter to fans, Sheikh Mansour said: "Negotiations are complete and the transfer of ownership will take place on Tuesday."
New chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak promised stability, saying: "We are not going to do crazy stuff, but it makes sense for us to build a dynasty."
He added: "(Executive chairman) Garry Cook and manager Mark Hughes call the shots and we're here to help build a sustainable club. I think we are going to have a blast doing it!"
Far from looking to bring in their own man on the back of the takeover, Al Mubarak promised City's fans that the group see Hughes as integral to the club's future success.
"Mark is as good as they get and we are backing him all the way," he said.
"He is an honest man, he's a leader, he's tough and he is everything you would want in a head coach. We trust him, he's one of the gems we saw in this club once we came here.
"We are here as long-term investors, and with our backing, with the commitment we are going to make to the academy in the next 10 years, there is going to be a tremendous period for Manchester City and for us."
Al Mubarak also stressed to fans that he and the new owners will not interfere in team affairs.
He said: "Mark makes the football decisions and we are here to learn.
"One thing I have made very clear to Mark is that any player he wants comes from him. It comes from his requirements, his plan for the club. I'm a fan, but I am not an expert.
"It is Mark who runs the club, and he will put a plan together to win trophies but we will be patient.
"As long as it is being managed properly and the players are doing what they need to do, then it will take whatever it takes."
