Albion are taking a close look at striker Abdallah Sima after his loan at Stoke was hit by injuries.

Stoke boss Michael O'Neill revealed the player had headed to his parent club for assessment and treatment.

He also hinted the loan deal could be terminated.

O’Neill said: “He’s had quite a lot of problems which are pelvic related which then translate into pain in his groins and pain in his back so we’ve sent him back to Brighton for a few days to let their medical team have a look at him.

“Unfortunately we’ve not had what we would have hoped out of him.

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“His loan is for a season but those are discussions that we will have with Brighton and see what we feel is the best solution for everyone concerned and the boy in particular.

“He has a situation where he has played for two clubs this season, Slavia Prague and ourselves, so that’s an added complication in that situation.”