But any faint hopes that he could have some involvement when the Seagulls host Tottenham on Sunday have now been extinguished by Hurzeler, though long-term absentee Solly March could feature for the first time in almost a year having recovered from a serious knee injury.

Son, 32, missed Tottenham 's impressive 3-0 Premier League win at Manchester United last Sunday and Thursday's Europa League 2-1 win against Ferencvaros in Budapest. The Spurs skipper sustained a thigh injury during the 3-0 win against Qarabag FK in the Europa League last Thursday.

Brajan Gruda could make his Premier League debut in Brighton vs Tottenham at Amex Stadium on Sunday, Fabian Hurzeler has said.

Brighton host Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday and are set to have Brajan Gruda, Solly March and James Milner available after injury, but Joao Pedro has been labelled a ‘long-term’ absentee.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler confirmed he will be without two key players for Sunday’s clash against Tottenham at the Amex Stadium this Sunday. Defender Jan Paul van Hecke faces a lengthy spell on the side lines with a groin injury and Joao Pedro remains absent with his ankle problem sustained against Nottingham Forest.

Brighton host Tottenham on Sunday, but have been without striker Joao Pedro since he was injured against Nottingham Forest last month

Son Heung-min is expected to miss Tottenham’s Premier League clash against Brighton this weekend after being dropped from South Korea’s squad due to a hamstring injury. The Spurs captain was forced off in the second half of the 3-0 win against Qarabag FK in the Europa League last Thursday.