Chelsea return home to face Brighton after couple of shaky matches. The road for them hasn’t been smooth. The Blues hope to end their winless streak and solidify form in front of their fans. But with injuries piling up, this won’t be an easy task.
Chelsea : Sanchez back, Palmer out
One boost for Chelsea is the return of Robert Sanchez. He had been suspended because of a red card against Man United. He will resume goalkeeping duties after serving his one-match ban. On the other hand, Cole Palmer is likely to miss for 2–3 weeks. His groin injury being the reason given for absence. The coach says there is no plan for surgery—just rest and recovery.
More Injuries Complicate the Lineup
Chelsea are thin in many positions. Tosin Adarabioyo is out with a calf problem and Wesley Fofana is sidelined under concussion protocols. Meanwhile, Buonanotte can’t play against his parent club, Brighton. Some others like Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia trained recently and might be involved, but it’s uncertain how fit they really are.
Brighton Bring Flair and Attacking Threat
Brighton come into the match with confidence after demolishing Barnsley 6–0 in the cup. Diego Gomez has turned heads because of a four-goal performance. They’ve struggled away from home in the league so far. They have quality to turn the tide.
Prediction: Chelsea vs Brighton
Given Chelsea’s home form and Brighton’s road struggles, a close game is expected. A 2-1 Chelsea win seems a reasonable prediction. Brighton can test Chelsea’s defense, but with Sanchez back and the crowd behind them, the hosts have a bit of extra edge.
Author’s Insight
This is a moment where Chelsea must show resilience. The injury list is long, but a home match is a chance to reset. Brighton have momentum and a dangerous attacker in Gomez, so Chelsea must be sharp from the first whistle. Sanchez’s return helps. But the defense will need to stay solid and attack when and if possible. If Chelsea can grind out a result despite the absences, it could be a turning point in their season.
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