Key Brighton midfielder injured and will miss Leicester clash

Adam Lallana, who missed last Monday's painful 2-1 home loss to Southampton, continues to struggle with a groin issue and has been ruled out of the match at fourth placed Leicester.

Lallana injured his groin during the first half of their 2-1 triumph at Aston Villa. He was rushed back for Liverpool and came on as a second half substitute but lasted just eight minutes and swiftly disappeared back down the tunnel.

The 32-year-old playmaker, who joined on a free transfer from Liverpool in the summer, will continue his rehabilitation and will hope to be fit for Brighton's trip to Fulham on Wednesday, December 16.

"The game's going to come too soon I think for Adam (Lallana)," said Potter. "Apart from that there were no fresh problems from the game. So it’s pretty much the same squad that we that we had (against Southampton)."

Midfielder Davy Propper, who has struggled with an Achilles issue and a sickness bug, and Alexis Mac Allister have trained this week and closing in on a return.

“They are in a stronger position now, which is good for us,” he said. “They have been training all week and they are closer to the squad.”

The Foxes have enjoyed a fine start to the season and have so far coped well juggling the demands of Europa League and Premier League football.

""They’ve had a lot of football, a lot of games. I think the Europa League can challenge you but what I see is a team like last year in terms of attacking quality and attacking threat.

"They can play in the build-up phase with good possession, but can also attack very quickly. They defend well as a team.

"They’ve obviously suffered from a few injuries, which can happen as well and which destabilises but generally there’s a really high level of performance which is reflected in where they are in the league.

"So again, a good challenge for us. Good test. We look forward to the game."