He has been on loan with Hull City, but will now return to Brighton for medical treatment.
Brighton and Hove Albion shot stopper Carl Rushworth has suffered injury on loan.AdvertisementAdvertisementTigers head coach Tim Walter admitted that it was a blow, but he was hopeful Rushworth would return.
Rushworth had an impressive campaign at Swansea City last term, but had not yet played for Hull this season.