Albion are taking no risks with two star men as they tackle their dress rehearsal for Championship action.

Steve Sidwell and Kazenga LuaLua will not take part in today’s friendly against Lazio at the Amex.

Sidwell has a knee problem but boss Chris Hughton is confident he will be available for next Saturday’s opener at Derby, for which Dale Stephens is suspended.

LuaLua, arguably not a first choice for the Seagulls these days, has a minor and as yet unspecified injury. Jamie Murphy starts on the left wing.

Stephens is in the side today while Glenn Murray partners Tomer Hemed in attack.

As expected, skipper Bruno is at centre-back.

Albion: Stockdale; Rosenior, Bruno, Dunk, Bong; Knockaert, Stephens, Kayal, Murphy; Murray, Hemed. Subs: Maenpaa, White, Hunt, Adekugbe, Holla, Ince, Skalak, Baldock, Manu.