As Chelsea FC hope to bounce back against Brighton on Sunday after an embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Newcastle, the Blues are hit by double suspension.
Chelsea Captain Reece James and Marc Cucurrella will miss this Sunday’s Premier League game.
Captain James received double yellow cards against Newcastle and Cucurrella has one match ban for picking up 5th bookings of the season.
As disclosed by Chelsea FC, both Nkunku & Lavia are fighting to be fit again amid their debuts. This has increased Chelsea’s injury worries ahead Sunday’s clash at Stamford Bridge.
As revealed, Christopher Nkunku trains with the senior team. However, Chelsea are not rushing his debut in the English Premier League.
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“We need to assess tomorrow and decide, they are close and tomorrow we will make a decision.
“Romeo Lavia is maybe more difficult, but we need to asses Christopher Nkunku tomorrow”, Mauricio Pochettino said.
Chelsea FC Injuries: Romeo Lavia, Vice Captain Ben Chilwell, Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah and Carney Chukwuemeka.
Additionally at the defence, Levi Colwill, Thiago Silva, Benoit Badiashile & Axel Disasi are all available for selection.
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Furthermore, Moises Caceido, Enzo Fernandez and Lesley Ugochukwu will be available at the midfield. Out front, Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Raheem Sterling could start tomorrow.
Predicted Chelsea FC lineup: Robert Sanchez; Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill; Moises Caicedo, Enzo fernandez; Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling; Armando Broja.