O'Riley continues to be absent from Brighton in the long term.

The summer recruit from Celtic is currently in the process of recovering from an ankle injury sustained on the first day of the season.

Speaking today, Hurzeler admits O'Riley remains on the long-term absentee list.

Ahead of their trip to Newcastle, he said, "We are still waiting for the players to return from the national team - Pervis Estupinan and Julio Enciso - but there are currently no known problems.

"Joao Pedro, Adam Webster and Matt O'Riley are long-term injuries, but Jan Paul van Hecke is again an option."