Albion are sweating on the availability of Beram Kayal for Saturday's home game against Leicester.

The former Celtic midfielder returns to Scotland tonight for a crucial Nations League match with Israel.

Kayal, a booking away from a ban for the Seagulls, has started their last six games in the Premier League.

Boss Chris Hughton needs him to stay fit for the visit of the Foxes to avoid exacerbating his midfield problems.

Dale Stephens starts a three-match suspension against Leicester for his red card at Cardiff (below).

The Argus: Davy Propper has been sidelined since early October and No.10 Pascal Gross, who can also operate in midfield, since the start of September by ankle problems.

Kayal was plagued by injuries during five years at Celtic.

He returns to Glasgow with Isarel requiring a win or draw to clinch top spot in the group, promotion to League B and a play-off spot for Euro 2020.

Scotland will pip them if they follow up Saturday night's 4-0 victory in Albania.

Israel have recovered from a poor start under Andreas Herzog to beat Scotland and Albania in the last Nations League double-header.

They warmed up for tonight's showdown at Hampden Park with a 7-0 friendly thrashing of Guatemala.