Comments and predictions for Chelsea vs Brighton: Away team's defeat

Latest Chelsea vs Brighton team information

Chelsea are facing a squad problem as captain Reece James continues to recover from a hamstring injury and Romeo Lavia is a doubt with a thigh problem.

Manager Enzo Maresca made 11 changes to the midweek game, but is expected to revert to a similar line-up to the win over West Ham. Malo Gusto is likely to keep his place at right-back after returning from injury, while Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Cole Palmer are all expected to return in midfield. Nicolas Jackson will replace Nkunku in attack, partnering Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke.

Meanwhile, Brighton have also been hit by injuries. Manager Hurzeler has confirmed that Joao Pedro will be absent after picking up a knock in the draw with Nottingham Forest, along with Matt O'Riley, Solly March and James Milner, who all continue their treatment. However, Yasin Ayari could return after an illness, and new signing Brajan Gruda could rejoin the squad. Mats Wieffer will compete with Hinshelwood or Carlos Baleba for a place, while Yankuba Minteh will battle for a starting spot with Simon Adingra on the right.

With Joao Pedro absent, record signing Georginio Rutter is likely to take on an attacking role behind centre-forward Danny Welbeck. The Chelsea-Brighton clash promises to be a thrilling affair, with both teams looking to pick up vital points to improve their position in the table.

Latest expected lineup for Chelsea vs Brighton

Chelsea:

Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson

Brighton & Hove Albion:

Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Hinshelwood, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck

Latest Chelsea vs Brighton football review

Chelsea have made an impressive start to the season, winning their last three games in all competitions by an aggregate score of 9-0, following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. They continued their fine form by beating Bournemouth 1-0 and West Ham 3-0 in the Premier League. Manager Enzo Maresca made 11 changes for the EFL Cup third round tie at Barrow, but his side still cruised to a comfortable 5-0 win, with Christopher Nkunku scoring a hat-trick.

Chelsea are currently fifth in the Premier League, just three points behind leaders Manchester City. They have won all three away games this season but are yet to win at Stamford Bridge. Brighton, meanwhile, are also in good form, unbeaten in five games and coming off a dramatic 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Brighton will be without manager Fabian Hurzeler, who has been charged by the FA, while assistant Andrew Crofts will take charge. The visitors are looking for revenge after losing both legs to Chelsea last season. Given their recent head-to-head record, Brighton will be hoping to pick up points on the road.

Although Brighton have some skilled strikers who can cause problems for Chelsea’s defence, the prediction for this match is still in Chelsea’s favour. If they can maintain their scoring form and improve their attacking play, Chelsea will likely secure their first win at Stamford Bridge this season.

Chelsea vs Brighton score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Chelsea vs Brightonas follows:

• Sportsmole:Chelsea 2-1 Brighton

• WhoScore:Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
• Our newspaper predicts:Chelsea 1-0 Brighton

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