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.

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.

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

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

There haven't been many budget forwards more impressive than Brighton & Hove Albion striker Joao Pedro in Fantasy Premier League this season. The Brazilian started the campaign priced at just £5.5m and offered returns in two of Brighton's three opening fixtures.

Brighton striker Joao Pedro has been ruled out of today’s trip to face Chelsea.The striker has been struggling with a knock since the international break earlier in September and last weekend came on in the draw with Nottingham Forest only to be on the wrong end of a tough tackle from Morgan Gibbs-White.

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 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.