Seagulls wait on Kishishev

31 January 2011 13:00
Radostin Kishishev needs a late fitness check ahead of Brighton's trip to Leyton Orient. The veteran midfielder missed Saturday's 1-0 FA Cup win at Watford as a precaution due to a slight back problem. Goalkeeper Casper Ankergren and defender Adam El-Abd should return to the starting line-up after being rested at the weekend, while winger Craig Noone was cup-tied. Boss Gus Poyet played with three strikers at Vicarage Road so one of Glenn Murray, Chris Wood or goalscorer Ashley Barnes may drop out. Full-back Jim McNulty and midfield duo Jamie Smith and Alan Navarro remain on the sidelines. McNulty is recovering from an ankle operation, Smith has a broken metatarsal and Navarro is edging closer to a return following a cruciate injury.

Source: PA