Date: Wednesday 29th December, 2021
Time: 8:30 pm
Stadium Stamford Bridge
Referee Mike Dean (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Chelsea
Chelsea duo Silva and Kante are sure to miss out on Wednesday following their Boxing Day injuries, with the pair joining long-term absentee Ben Chilwell on the sidelines.
There is slight hope that Ruben Loftus-Cheek may make a timely return to the squad, but COVID-affected pair Kai Havertz and Timo Werner both remain doubtful.
In brighter news, Mateo Kovacic came through another substitute outing unscathed at the weekend, and the Croatian midfielder could now be deemed ready for a start.
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Mendy; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger; James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Ziyech, Mount; Lukaku
Brighton & Hove Albion
As for Brighton, Leandro Trossard was hooked at half time in the Brentford win after opening the scoring in style, with Potter admitting that the Belgian had felt tightness in his hamstring.
The visitors are already without Jeremy Sarmiento, Lewis Dunk and Steven Alzate for the Chelsea contest, while Joel Veltman is also a doubt, but Yves Bissouma is back from a ban.
The Mali international will expect to come straight back into the engine room this week, but it would be harsh to see Enock Mwepu dropped, so Jakub Moder could make way instead.
Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup:
Sanchez; Lamptey, Webster, Burn, Cucurella; Bissouma, Lallana, Mwepu; Mac Allister; Welbeck, Maupay
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
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