Tariq Lamptey returns to Brighton & Hove Albion training after two months of injury

Defender Tariq Lamptey has returned to Brighton & Hove Albion training ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion.

The former Chelsea right-back has been on the sidelines since sustaining an injury in a league fixture against Fulham in December.

Lamptey played a vital role before his injury.
He made 11 league appearances in the elite division so far this term.

"Yes, he did [train at the weekend]. He started the very first stages of joining the group so depends on how this week goes," Potter said, as reported by Sussex Live.

"He has got a chance to maybe be involved at the weekend [against West Brom] so we will see."

"I think most possibly, yes," Potter replied when asked whether the fullback would be progressively eased back into the squad.

"I think it will depend on what we can do in between in terms of getting him some game time. I think it would be sensible to ease him in.

"He won't be ready to go straight into 90 minutes of football after the time he has had off. So we have to be careful with that.

"Even though he is cleared from the medical department there is still a process of reintegration to football and developing his football fitness and dealing with the rigours of the Premier League."

Brighton are not faring so well in the Premier League so far as they currently occupy 16th position, one place and one point above the relegation zone on the log.

Lamptey's fine performance for Brighton recently earned him a three-and-half-year contract extension, prolonging his stay at Falmer Stadium.

His good showing has also reportedly attracted interest from Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich.

The 21-year-old has been approached by the Ghana Football Association for a switch of international allegiance from England, for whom he currently plays at U-21 level.