Brighton vs Burnley - Brighton bells toll for Bong before brush with Burnley

Gaetan Bong could start his first game for five months when second-placed Brighton host Sky Bet Championship table toppers Burnley.

The full-back has made one brief substitute appearance since recovering from the thigh injury which had sidelined him since October.

Defender Uwe Hunemeier (groin) and midfielder Solly March (knee) are still out while striker Bobby Zamora's fitness will be assessed after missing the last two games following a training-ground knock.

Forward Elvis Manu is back with the Seagulls after being recalled from his loan spell at Huddersfield.

Burnley winger Scott Arfield is a doubt after returning home early from international duty with Canada with a back injury.

If Arfield is unavailable the enforced change is likely to be the only one made by manager Sean Dyche, who has been consistent in his team selection.

Forward Ashley Barnes played 90 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against West Brom in midweek as he edges closer to a first-team return after suffering a knee injury in May.

Midfielder Dean Marney, who has not started a match since Boxing Day, also gained valuable pitch time in that game along with fellow first-teamers Michael Duff and Lloyd Dyer.