Brighton handed major boost because of Europa League rule ahead of Roma and Nottingham Forest fixtures

Brighton and Hove Albion will be boosted by the return of their key playmaker for the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 tie at Roma this Thursday.

Billy Gilmour has been suspended for the Seagulls following his red card for a poorly timed challenge during the second half of the 1-1 draw with Everton at the Amex Stadium on February 24.

His foul on André Onana earned the former Chelsea man a three match ban and he missed the FA Cup fifth round 1-0 loss at Wolves last Wednesday and also last Saturday’s heavy 3-0 loss at Fulham.