Bissouma set to return from hip injury against West Brom
Posted Thursday, January 24, 2019 by PA
Brighton boss Chris Hughton expects to have Yves Bissouma back from injury for Saturday’s FA Cup fourth tie against West Brom.
Mali midfielder Bissouma missed the Premier League defeats to Liverpool and Manchester United due to a hip problem but returned to training on Thursday.
Seagulls left-back Bernardo (hamstring) is unlikely to feature, while winger Jose Izquierdo (knee) is out.
Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan and Iran winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh remain on international duty at the Asian Cup.
West Brom have doubts about Ahmed Hegazi, Jay Rodriguez and Gareth Barry ahead of the visit to the Amex Stadium.
Baggies manager Darren Moore said the trio sustained knocks during Monday’s Sky Bet Championship win at Bolton and will face late assessments.
Winger Matt Phillips and midfielder James Morrison remain sidelined with their respective ankle injuries.
Jake Livermore completes a four-match suspension after being shown his second red card of the season during the New Year’s Day defeat at Blackburn.
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