Forster out for at least a month

Veteran Brighton striker Nicky Forster has been ruled out of action for between four and six weeks after undergoing an operation on his knee.

Albion are hoping to sign a replacement for the 35-year-old, who twisted his knee during a training session.

Manager Micky Adams told BBC Southern Counties Radio: "He's had cruciate ligament damage in the past but the surgeon has repaired a cartilage."

"There's significant bleeding in there," he added.

"I'm looking for a three-month loan or a permanent signing if I can get one."

Forster missed the 5-4 penalty shoot-out win over Leyton Orient on Tuesday, following the 2-2 draw over 90 minutes in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

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