Traore a doubt for Brighton game

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Adama Traore is a doubt for Fulham’s game away to Brighton on Saturday.

Traore picked up an ankle injury during the FA Cup triumph against Manchester United at Old Trafford and his fitness will be assessed ahead of the trip to the south coast.

Kenny Tete, Harry Wilson and Reiss Nelson remain sidelined and Fulham will also be without Sasa Lukic, who is suspended.

Lukic’s absence is a blow as he has been in fine form.

“He has been incredible for us this season,” said boss Marco Silva.

“It’s been his best season in a Fulham shirt so far. When he came here it took him some months to get settled.

“Last season was at a good level and this season he has been a key player for us, playing as a number six or as a number eight.

“It’s another important player that’s going to be out, but we have been reacting really well. When one player cannot play another has come and stepped in.”

Silva’s side have won five of their past six matches in all competitions.

They are ninth in the Premier League table and a win this weekend would take them above Brighton, who are eighth.