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Jem missing from Royal jewels Matt Sparrow returns to the Brighton squad for the visit of Reading. Sparrow has completed a two-match ban after he was sent off in the 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest last month. But fellow midfielder Liam Bridcutt remains suspended for collecting 10 yellow cards this season. The Seagulls have no new injury worries following Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Burnley, but youngster Abdul Razak has now gone back to Manchester City. Razak's loan spell was cut short after midfielder Gary Dicker proved his fitness by playing the full 90 minutes at Turf Moor having recovered from a broken leg. Centre-half Tommy Elphick remains the only long-term absentee having not figured all season due to an Achilles injury. Reading will be without midfielder Jem Karacan, who was the victim of two hefty challenges during the 2-0 victory over Leeds on Good Friday and hobbled out of that match before half-time. The Turk has since undergone an X-ray which has revealed a broken ankle, meaning Karacan will be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. Striker Benik Afobe missed the clash with the Whites with a minor knock but could return to contention, although midfielder Jay Tabb is set to miss out with a rib injury. Adam Le Fondre will be hoping for a recall to the starting XI after coming off the bench to notch both goals in the success against Leeds, but he will be pushed to oust either Noel Hunt or Jason Roberts up top. Joseph Mills is working his way back to full fitness following a quad problem and will not play a part, while right-back Matthew Connolly continues to miss out with his ankle injury.