Andy Carroll is suspended for West Ham's Friday night meeting with Brighton following his red card at Burnley last weekend.
Diafra Sakho is out with a back problem but Javier Hernandez hopes to shake off a hamstring niggle.
Defender James Collins remains sidelined by an ankle problem, and back-up goalkeeper Adrian has been ruled out through illness.
Brighton hope to have defender Shane Duffy available.
The Republic of Ireland international will be given a late fitness test after being forced off with a groin problem during the second half of last weekend's draw with Everton.
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