Matthew Ryan and Australia have been knocked out of the Asian Cup.

They lost 1-0 to hosts United Arab Emirates in today’s quarter-final.

The result means Ryan is likely to be available for the Seagulls’ trip to Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Seagulls winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh remains involved in the tournament with Iran.

Hughton told The Argus yesterday: “We will get them back as quickly as possible but then you have to assess.

“Travelling distance is not too bad.

“Maty’s position is a little bit different to Alireza but the moment we can get them back, we will do.”

David Button was expected to play against Fulham, the club he left last summer, before Australia were beaten today.