Francis set to miss out for Bournemouth

Bournemouth captain Simon Francis is doubtful for Saturday’s home game against Brighton.

The Cherries defender has not trained this week after missing the last two matches, but Callum Wilson (hamstring) and Tyrone Mings (hip) are both expected to be available.

Midfielders Lewis Cook and Dan Gosling, plus defender Adam Smith, remain sidelined due to long-term knee injuries.

Brighton will once again be without injured wingers Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Jose Izquierdo.

Iran international Jahanbakhsh, out since November 1, has a hamstring issue while Colombian Izquierdo, who has missed the last two matches, has a knee problem.

Centre-back Shane Duffy completes a three-match ban, with Leon Balogun likely to continue alongside Lewis Dunk at the heart of Albion’s defence.