Chelsea vs Brighton and Hove Albion Predictions: Chelsea Line-up

Chelsea welcome Brighton at the Stamford Bridge on Wednesday as Maurizio Sarri will look to get into the top four.

The Blues were lucky to win 2-1 at Cardiff City on Sunday that saw them go level on points with fifth-placed Arsenal, who have played a game less than their London counterparts.

Brighton, on the other hand, are just five points above the relegation zone and will look to earn a positive result at Stamford Bridge.

Team News

Davide Zappacosta is out with a foot injury and is likely to miss the game against Brighton.

Probable Chelsea XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Manager: Maurizio Sarri

Kepa (GK)

Kepa is Chelsea’s first-choice keeper, meaning he keeps goal in every league game.

Cesar Azpilicueta (RB)

Azpilicueta has blown hot and cold this season. He will look to put in a solid performance against Brighton.

Antonio Rudiger (CB)

Rudiger remains the team’s first-choice centre-back and is in line to partner David Luiz for the home game on Wednesday.

David Luiz (CB)

The Brazilian has been a regular fixture in Chelsea’s defence this season and is expected to start in the midweek game.

Marcos Alonso (LB)

Alonso has come under a lot of criticism for his performances this term. However, he still remains the team’s first-choice left-back.

Jorginho (CDM)

Jorginho is a vital cog in Sarri’s system and is certain to start against Brighton.

N’Golo Kante (RCM)

Kante was an unused substitute in the 2-1 victory over Cardiff City but he’ll be recalled into the starting XI on Wednesday.

Ross Barkley (LCM)

Between Barkley and Kovacic, Sarri could go with the former for the final spot in the midfield. The England international will look to repay his manager’s faith by putting in a solid performance.

Pedro (RW)

On the right, Pedro could be handed another start. The nippy Spaniard will look to cause problems for the Brighton defenders and help the Blues to all three points.

Eden Hazard (LW)

Hazard came off the bench at Cardiff on Sunday. The Belgian is Chelsea’s best attacker, capable of winning games on his own.

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Gonzalo Higuain (ST)

Higuain hasn’t set the world alight in Chelsea colours, yet he is Sarri’s main man in the attack.