Chelsea will face Brighton and Have Albion on Wednesday in the Premier League. It is going to be an important match for the Blues as a win will certainly take them towards the top four of the Premier League. Currently the top four race is getting closer with each and every moment. Arsenal are situated at the third position in the League Table with 63 points so far in the Premier League. Tottenham Hotspur are just behind them as they are situated at the fourth position currently.
They have collected 61 points so far in the Premier League. Chelsea are currently at the sixth position in the Premier League. So, they will be eyeing to make a comeback in the top four.
Team News :
Chelsea :
The Blues will make a few changes in their starting eleven in the match. Gonzalo Higuain might go back to the bench of the Blues. The Blues have bought Gonzalo Higuain in their squad in the winter transfer window of 2018-19 season. However, their plan did not work out as Gonzalo Higuain had not been able to perform well in the Premier League. The playing attribute which is needed to be successful is probably missing in the gameplay of Gonzalo Higuain. Olivier Giroud is in good form and he has played really well in the International Break. So, Olivier Giroud is going to start in this match for the Blues. Callum Hudson Odoi has a huge chance to start in this match. Pedro and Willian started in the previous match against Cardiff City.
Eden Hazard did not start against Cardiff City. So, he will certainly start in this match against Brighton and Hove Albion. Eden Hazard is going to be the key player for the Blues in this match. He was rested as he was continuously playing for his club and country.
Ross Barkley might be rested in this match and Ruben Loftus Cheek might be tested in the attacking midfielder in this match. David Luiz will be surely starting in the central defense of the Blues in this match. Antonio Rudiger will partner him in the central defense. Cesar Azpilicueta will be starting as the right back of the Blues in this match. N’Golo Kante got the adequate rest that was needed for him in the previous match. He is going to start in the match for the Blues. Emerson Palmieri is going to start in this match for the Blues as Marcos Alonso is injured. Davide Zappacosta and Ethan Ampadu are unavailable for selection due to injury problems.
Brighton and Hove Albion :
Pascal Gross will not play in this match for the away side for injury problem. Otherwise, all are available for selection. Solly March might be the key player for the away side at Stamford Bridge.
Predicted Starting Eleven :
Chelsea :
Goalkeeper : Kepa
Defenders : Azpilicueta, Christensen, Luiz, Emerson.
Mifielders : Kante, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek.
Attackers : Hudson-Odoi, Giroud, Hazard.
Brighton & Hove Albion :
Goalkeeper : Ryan
Defenders : Montoya, Dunk, Duffy, Bernardo.
Midfielders : Propper, Stephens, Bissouma.
Attackers : Knockaert, Murray, March.
My Predicted Scoreline :
Chelsea 4-0 Brighton and Hove Albion.
