Chelsea XI vs Brighton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Blues have doubts over Joao Pedro’s fitness but Enzo Fernandez has shaken off a knock

The striker joined from the Seagulls last summer for up to £60million and has scored 19 goals in all competitions but missed the Manchester United game last time out with a thigh issue.

Further tests are due to determine the severity of his injury.

Enzo Fernandez was subbed off late on during Saturday’s game but it was just cramp and he is fine for the Brighton match.

Chelsea will be without five senior players against Brighton, including Estevao

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Reece James remains out with a hamstring injury, while Levi Colwill, Jamie Gittens and goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen are also sidelined.

Trevoh Chalobah was on the bench against Man Utd and came on as a late substitute. He could make his first start since an ankle injury at the Amex.

Moises Caicedo could again captain the team, with James out. Striker Liam Delap is likely to drop to the bench if Joao Pedro returns.

Youngster Jesse Derry trained with the first team on Monday. That means it is possible he is named in the Blues’ matchday squad.

Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro

Doubt: Joao Pedro