Get the jokebooks out as it is time for the Brighton vs slightly darker Brighton collision. Enzo Maresca’s side takes on the Seagulls looking to continue a good run of form that has seen them go unbeaten in their last four outings. This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for this match with fellow top-half side Brighton & Hove Albion.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Brighton in Premier League Clash
How Chelsea Have Lined Up Recently
Maresca making a total of eleven changes for the cup tie with Barrow makes this a lengthier section but the main starting lineup in the league has been Robert Sanchez in goals with Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, and a rotating cast of Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Malo Gusto due to the latter’s injury.
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Moises Caicedo is the starting defensive midfielder alongside Enzo Fernandez who tends to push up as more of a central/attacking midfielder. Cole Palmer joins them in a free role in the centre with Nicolas Jackson leading the line. Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, and Noni Madueke share the minutes out wide.
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The cup tie with Barrow saw most of the second-string players start with Filip Jorgensen in goal, Benoit Badiashile and Disasi at centre-back. Gusto started and played enough minutes to get himself match fit with Renato Veiga at left-back/inverted midfielder. There was a surprise start for Cesare Casadei beside Veiga with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall occupying the Fernandez spot.
The attacking quartet of Mykhailo Mudryk, Neto, Joao Felix, and Christopher Nkunku ran riot as the Blues ran out 5-0 winners as the French attacker bagged a hat trick.
Chelsea Recent Form and Tactics
Maresca has kept his fluid 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 which tends to look more like a 3-2-4-1 in execution. It’s not always as strict with Palmer at the CAM spot sometimes dropping deep to pick up the ball when needed and acting as more of a standard midfielder but the general idea is the popular 3-2-4-1 with a full-back inverting. After starting out with Gusto inverting we have seen a switch to Cucurella/Veiga doing it so it will be interesting to see if this forces any tweaks from the Italian coach.
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A disappointing loss to Servette is the last black mark on their record as they haven’t lost since with three consecutive clean sheets being a nice change from their early defensive woes. With eight goals scored across their last two fixtures the Blues also appear to have found their shooting boots after a slight dip in output. All signs are pointing up ahead of a tough stretch for the club.
Chelsea Injuries to Consider
Chelsea fans might still be getting used to this but there isn’t an injury list as long as a human arm for this one. In fact, the manager has deemed Romeo Lavia fit for this one meaning the only injury is to captain Reece James.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion
GK – Robert Sanchez
LB – Marc Cucurella
CB – Levi Colwill
CB – Wesley Fofana
RB – Malo Gusto
DM – Moises Caicedo
DM/CM – Enzo Fernandez
CM/AM – Cole Palmer
LW – Jadon Sancho
ST – Nicolas Jackson
RW – Noni Madueke
