Evan Ferguson and Sammie Szmodics facing weeks out with ankle injuries

Meanwhile Gavin Bazunu is edging closer to a return to full fitness as the goalkeeper was named in the Southampton U21s starting line-up for their Premier League 2 clash against Fulham.

INJURY BLOWS: Republic of Ireland strikers Evan Ferguson and Sammie Szmodics are both facing weeks on the sidleines with ankle injuries.. Pic: AP Photo/Peter Morrison.

Republic of Ireland strikers Evan Ferguson and Sammie Szmodics are both facing weeks on the sidleines with ankle injuries.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler admitted on Friday that he is not expecting to see Ferguson back in action for "some more weeks" as he continues to struggle with his knock.