Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Brighton: Can the Blues Bounce Back?

Chelsea’s Revenge Mission Against Brighton

Chelsea will visit Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday night in the Premier League, aiming to avenge their FA Cup defeat last weekend. The Blues struggled against the Seagulls, missing another silverware opportunity, and will be determined to turn their form around at the Amex Stadium.

With key injuries to Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu, Enzo Maresca faces a selection headache in attack. Chelsea will need Cole Palmer to step up and deliver as they look to secure three crucial points on the south coast.

Here is how Chelsea could line up against Brighton.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper

Filip Jorgensen – After Robert Sanchez’s appearance against his former club in the FA Cup, Maresca is expected to recall Jorgensen in search of more defensive stability.

Defence

Reece James – Rested in the cup defeat, James is set to return. He faces a tough battle against Kaoru Mitoma, who was Brighton’s match-winner last weekend.

Tosin Adarabioyo – With Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile still sidelined, Adarabioyo is likely to keep his place, battling Trevoh Chalobah for a starting role.

Levi Colwill – A former Brighton loanee, Colwill will be crucial in stabilizing Chelsea’s backline, which has looked vulnerable in recent weeks.

Marc Cucurella – Another former Seagull, Cucurella will need to handle the pace of Yankuba Minteh while dealing with the pressure from Brighton fans.

Midfield

Moises Caicedo – Yet another ex-Brighton player in Chelsea’s squad, Caicedo was one of the few bright spots in the FA Cup defeat. He will be tasked with shielding the defense and controlling the midfield battle.

Enzo Fernandez – After sitting out the FA Cup clash, Fernandez is expected to return to the starting eleven. His creativity will be key in breaking down Brighton’s compact midfield.

Attack

Pedro Neto – Neto struggled against Tariq Lamptey last weekend but is known for his persistence. He will look to exploit Brighton’s defensive gaps if he gets the nod over Noni Madueke.

Cole Palmer – With Chelsea’s attacking options limited, Palmer must find his best form. While he hasn’t scored or assisted in four matches, he has played a role in forcing own goals.

Jadon Sancho – With Jackson sidelined, Sancho will be expected to contribute more in attack. He has only managed two goals since joining the Blues and must step up in this crucial fixture.

Christopher Nkunku – The French forward delivered a lackluster display against Brighton in the cup. With more starts expected due to injuries, he must seize this opportunity and prove his worth.

Can Chelsea Secure a Vital Win?

Chelsea desperately need a win to regain momentum in the league. Will Palmer and Nkunku rise to the occasion? Can the Blues’ defense hold firm against Brighton’s attacking threats?

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