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Brighton v Chelsea Match Preview
Chelsea can be hoping for a extra profitable afternoon on the Amex Stadium than the one they endured final Saturday as they go to Brighton for the second time in six days on Friday.
The Blues had been overwhelmed 2-1 within the FA Cup fourth spherical on Saturday night, with Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma securing a much-needed victory for the Seagulls after Bart Verbruggen’s early personal aim.
Fabian Herzeler will hope the victory will present his facet with a confidence increase as they appear to arrest a poor run of only one league win in 11 video games.
Chelsea, in the meantime, are nonetheless in fourth after beating West Ham of their final sport however know they’ve Manchester Metropolis chasing them down a spot behind them.
A top-four place beforehand regarded nailed on to qualify for the Champions League after beginning the season strongly however have suffered a latest dip in kind, in addition to their exit from the cup.
However supervisor Enzo Maresca stated earlier than their return to the South Coast: “Our journey within the Premier League and Convention League has been incredible. We’ll attempt to end in one of the best ways we are able to.
“Don’t neglect within the final two years Chelsea haven’t been prime 4 and this season on a regular basis within the prime 4.
“This reveals everybody we’re in the fitting course. This membership belongs within the Champions League.”
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 13, 2025
Brighton v Chelsea Crew Information
Maresca is in search of an answer up entrance after Nicolas Jackson was dominated out till the top of March, with Marc Guiu additionally out for a prolonged spell.
Each had been lacking in final Saturday’s defeat, with Christopher Nkunku deployed as a false 9, which appears the almost definitely possibility once more, though Maresca admitted he’s open to attempting different choices.
He stated: “We’re looking for completely different options, might be Christoph [Nkunku] or a unique form of participant. Once you don’t have a correct 9 who generally is a menace at all times you must change.
“Pedro [Neto], Noni [Madueke] and even Tyrique [George] can attempt to possibly be the answer. Jadon [Sancho] possibly with completely different expertise.”
Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia are additionally absent for the Blues however Reece James is match after lacking final week’s FA Cup conflict.
Brighton are with out captain Lewis Dunk nonetheless, with Pervis Estupinan and Solly March additionally out regardless of the latter just lately returning to coaching.
