Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho will not use Gareth Bale as a striker as he searches for a solution to 'irreplaceable' Harry Kane's injury.
Kane suffered injuries to both ankles in the first half of Spurs' chastening 3-1 defeat to Liverpool on Thursday, but it was the one to his left joint that saw him come off at half-time.
Spurs were nervously waiting to find out the extent of the problem on Friday, well aware that their star man has a history of ankle problems.
"He played 90 mins in the FA Cup [against Wycombe]. Of course that for him is a big impact, to play 90 minutes. So it was impossible to be fresh to play a lot against Liverpool.
"But is a crucial moment for him, he is feeling better and better. And of course when you lose a player of Harry's quality and dimension, the other guys have to step up. And hopefully he can help us."
Spurs will also be without Dele Alli for the trip to Brighton as he continues to battle a tendon injury while Sergio Reguilon (muscle) and Giovani Lo Celso (hamstring) are also out.
