Chelsea vs Brighton: Predicted Lineups, Start Time, and Latest Injury Updates

Here’s a look at the Chelsea vs Brighton match, including lineup predictions, start time, and the latest injury updates.

Start Time:

• Date: Saturday, [Date of the Match]
• Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM (UK time)

Predicted Lineups:

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):

1. GK: Robert Sánchez
2. RB: Malo Gusto
3. CB: Axel Disasi
4. CB: Thiago Silva
5. LB: Levi Colwill
6. CDM: Moisés Caicedo
7. CDM: Enzo Fernández
8. RW: Raheem Sterling
9. CAM: Cole Palmer
10. LW: Mykhailo Mudryk
11. ST: Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea’s lineup may rely heavily on their summer signings, with Caicedo likely to face his former club, Brighton. Cole Palmer has impressed recently and could play in an advanced role behind Jackson.

Brighton (4-2-3-1):

1. GK: Bart Verbruggen
2. RB: Tariq Lamptey
3. CB: Lewis Dunk
4. CB: Jan Paul van Hecke
5. LB: Pervis Estupiñán
6. CDM: Pascal Groß
7. CDM: Mahmoud Dahoud
8. RW: Simon Adingra
9. CAM: João Pedro
10. LW: Kaoru Mitoma
11. ST: Danny Welbeck

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler is likely to continue rotating his squad. Expect João Pedro to play in the central attacking role, while Danny Welbeck could start as the lone striker. Mitoma and Adingra are key threats on the wings.

Injury Updates:

Chelsea:

• Reece James – Out (thigh injury)
• Romeo Lavia – Doubt (close to return but unclear if he’ll be ready)
• Benoît Badiashile – Out (recovering from injury)
• Christopher Nkunku – Out (knee injury)
• Wesley Fofana – Out (ACL injury)

Chelsea continue to struggle with injuries, particularly in defense and attack. James and Nkunku remain long-term absentees, while Lavia’s involvement is still uncertain.

Brighton:

• Matt O’Riley – Out (ankle surgery)
• Brajan Gruda – Out (injury, expected back in October)
• James Milner – Out (hamstring injury, no clear return date)
• Solly March – Out (ACL recovery, close to full training)
• João Pedro – Doubt (recent injury, expected to return)

Brighton have several players sidelined, but key forward João Pedro is expected to return, while Solly March continues his recovery from a long-term injury. Gruda and Milner remain unavailable.

With both sides battling injuries, it should be a fascinating encounter with Chelsea looking to build on recent form, while Brighton aims to continue their strong start to the season.