League One - Team news: Brighton thin at back

Eurosport - Tue, 21 Apr 11:36:00 2009

Brighton have problems in defence with Andrew Whing suspended and Tommy Elphick doubtful for the trip to Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night.

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Full-back Whing serves a one-match ban for his sending off during Saturday's 3-1 win over Oldham and centre-half Elphick is rated only 50-50 with a gashed thigh.

Adam El-Abd could fill in at right-back while Adam Hinshelwood or Colin Hawkins will come in if Elphick misses out.

Midfielder Jason Jarrett is unlikely to travel after pulling out of training on Monday morning with a groin problem.

Nicky Forster (knee) and Glenn Murray (stomach) are still out so Gary Hart and Lloyd Owusu will continue their flourishing strike partnership.

Left-back Jim McNulty is still out with his kidney problem, but he made a welcome appearance at the training ground on Monday and is on course to be fit for the start of next season.

TeamTalk / Eurosport

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