Brighton are currently missing their main goal-getter, but summer signing Rutter, who is now off the mark, offers the same kind of dynamism

Joao Pedro suffered another injury scare on his return to the Brighton team on Sunday, with Seagulls coach Andrew Crofts saying the forward took a ‘nasty hit’ against Nottingham Forest. The 22-year-old started the game on at the Amex Stadium on the bench but came on 71 minutes into the contest,

Brighton will remain without Joao Pedro against Tottenham in the Premier League this weekend. The Brazilian forward sustained a knock while away on international duty last month and sat out two matches before returning off the bench in the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest,

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.

Joao Pedro has been ruled out of Brighton ’s weekend trip to Chelsea, manager Fabian Hurzeler confirmed. The Brighton striker scored two goals in his first three Premier League games but has struggled for fitness since returning from the international break in September.

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