Brighton boss Graham Potter is counting on Danny Welbeck's return to lift his teammates.
Welbeck scored the winner as Brighton moved into the Champions League places with a 2-1 victory over Leicester on September 19 but then suffered a recurrence of a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace eight days later.
That necessitated an operation and while Welbeck has been convalescing, the Seagulls sit 13th at Christmas even if they have only lost three times since last prevailing in the top-flight against the Foxes three months ago.
“Danny played against Leicester and then got injured against Crystal Palace," Potter said. “It has coincided with the games that we haven't won.
“Sometimes you need a player that can make the difference and Danny Welbeck is a player that can make the difference – it's as simple as that.
“He doesn't win a game of football on his own, I'm sure he will be the first to tell you that, but he has quality.
“He is one of our best players, he has fantastic experience and I think it is common knowledge that if Danny Welbeck is fit and enjoying his football he is a huge asset for us."
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