These are the Chelsea vs Brighton predicted lineups for their midweek Premier League tie. These will be based on a number of factors including the most recent team news, who has been starting, and some consideration for possible rotation with games coming quickly for the Blues who are in FA Cup action this weekend after a loss to Manchester United on Saturday. The Seagulls are one of the league’s in-form teams and could really pile the misery on Liam Rosenior with a good result here.
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Chelsea vs Brighton Predicted Lineups and Latest Team News
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### Chelsea Team News
The injury and suspension updates for both teams come via the latest on PremierInjuries.
In one of the bigger blows, Estevao hurt his hamstring early on against Manchester United with the attacker ruled out and unlikely to be seen for a few weeks following yet another muscular injury. He is joined by fellow attacking option Jamie Gittens on the injury table and the suspended Mykhailo Mudryk.
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Levi Colwill has missed the entire campaign with an ACL tear and is working back to fitness with the development squad at the moment. Fellow defender Reece James is also making his recovery from an injury.
Filip Jorgensen has bee missing due to a small issue since the Paris Saint-Germain first leg with no updates on his recovery timetable.
The final doubts are Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez, the Argentine is more likely to than the Brazilian who missed the squad for the Red Devils clash entirely.
### Chelsea Predicted Lineup
GK – Rob Sanchez
LB – Marc Cucurella
CB – Jorrel Hato
CB – Trevoh Chalobah
RB – Malo Gusto
DM – Moises Caicedo
DM – Andrey Santos
AM – Enzo Fernandez
W – Pedro Neto
W – Cole Palmer
ST – Liam Delap
### Brighton Team News
Stefanos Tzimas is sidelined with an ACL injury with the player likely to return in late 2026, his season is over. Adam Webster tore ligaments in his knee almost a year ago and has yet to return to the squad, no update is available on his timetable. Veteran James Milner is out as is Diego Gomez who suffered a fresh injury in a recent outing.
### Brighton & Hove Albion Predicted Lineup
GK – Bart Verbruggen
LB – Kadioglu
CB – Olivier Boscagli
CB – Jan Paul van Hecke
RB – Mats Wieffer
DM – Pascal Gross
DM – Matt O’Riley
W – Yankubah Minteh
AM – Jack Hinshelwood
W – Kaoru Mitoma
ST – Danny Welbeck
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