After consecutive defeats to Bayern Munich and Manchester United away from home, Chelsea got back to winning ways against Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday and will look to pick up all three points in their next Premier League outing too.
Brighton & Hove Albion are the next opponents standing in front of Enzo Maresca’s team as they visit Stamford Bridge at 15:00 local time tomorrow for the matchday six clash between the two sides.
Here is how the Blues could line-up for the game.
Goalkeeper – With Robert Sanchez serving his suspension from last weekend against Lincoln City, he is set to be available for selection for the Brighton game and will be the favourite to replace Filip Jorgensen in goal.
Defenders – From the back four which started the midweek cup clash, the full backs are likely to drop out with Reece James and Marc Cucurella coming in on the right and left, respectively, whereas Tosin Adarabioyo might also come back in at Wesley Fofana’s expense. Trevoh Chalobah, however, could keep his place in the team.
Joao Pedro to lead the line
Midfielders – Moises Caicedo could come back into the team having spent the Carabao Cup clash on the bench, and the Ecuadorian international might pair with Andrey Santos in the double pivot. With Cole Palmer injured, Enzo Fernandez might play higher up the pitch as the number 10.
Jamie Gittens is likely to drop out of the team after failing to impress yet again, so Pedro Neto might return to the return wing in his place although Alejandro Garnacho might receive his first start for Chelsea in the Premier League down the left flank.
Forward – After a strong start to his Chelsea career following a £60 million summer switch, Joao Pedro’s imperious form will be put to the test against his former side with the Brazilian set to lead the line.
Here is a look at Chelsea’s team on paper.
