EFL Cup: Chelsea vs. Brighton (Team News, Injuries, Possible Lineups And Prediction)

Chelsea vs. Brighton: The home team will be looking to bounce back from their latest loss to Aston Villa at home against high-flying Brighton

Team News:

Two Premier League teams with differing performances meet in the EFL Cup’s third round on Wednesday as Chelsea, who’s facing challenges, welcomes the surging Brighton & Hove Albion.

Currently sitting at 14th in the league standings, the home team is 10 points behind third-ranked away team after playing six matches.

Here’s a summary from Sports Mole on the latest team updates for both squads.

Injury:

CHELSEA
Out: Reece James (hamstring), Christopher Nkunku (knee), Wesley Fofana (knee), Carney Chukwuemeka (knee), Romeo Lavia (ankle), Marcus Bettinelli (unspecified), Malo Gusto (suspended)

Doubtful: Noni Madueke (muscle), Benoit Badiashile (hamstring), Trevoh Chalobah (thigh)

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Out: Julio Enciso (knee), Jakub Moder (knee)

Doubtful: James Milner (muscle), Pascal Gross (muscle)

Possible Lineups

Chelsea
Petrovic, Disasi, Silva, Colwill, Chilwell, Caicedo, Gallagher, Palmer, Fernandez, Sterling, Broja

Brighton
Steele, Lamptey, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan, Lallana, Gilmour, March, Fati, Mitoma, Pedro

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Prediction

The away team will be hoping to take the win with their good run of form in the Premier League and Chelsea’s continuous struggle in front of goal.