Chelsea go into their weekend match towards Brighton with contemporary considerations over their goalkeeper scenario, as doubts develop about each Robert Sánchez and his understudy Filip Jörgensen.
In midweek, Chelsea scraped a 2–1 win over League One aspect Lincoln Metropolis within the Carabao Cup, however the efficiency raised extra questions than solutions — particularly concerning the man in purpose. Jörgensen, handed a uncommon begin as a consequence of Sánchez’s suspension, regarded removed from convincing.
The Danish goalkeeper struggled all through the sport. He missed a number of crosses, was bodily dominated by Lincoln’s gamers, and practically injured defender Wesley Fofana with a slipshod flying punch early within the match. He completed the sport with zero saves, one punch, and only one excessive declare. It was a efficiency that did little to ease followers’ worries.
Any speak of Jörgensen difficult Sánchez for the primary shirt has now gone utterly silent.
With Sánchez’s suspension now over, he’s anticipated to return towards his outdated membership Brighton. However after his pink card within the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United final weekend, followers stay not sure whether or not he will be trusted both.
Chelsea supporters are rising more and more annoyed. Many really feel that if the membership really desires to compete for trophies, they want a goalkeeper who’s dependable and assured — one thing that’s presently missing in each choices.
Brighton Menace
Brighton, however, come into this match stuffed with confidence after a 6–0 win over Barnsley in midweek, together with 4 objectives from Diego Gómez.
Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh each get pleasure from dealing with Chelsea. Final season, Brighton beat the Blues 2-1 within the FA Cup and 3-0 within the Premier League — with each gamers closely concerned within the objectives.
Minteh has began this season effectively, scoring towards Spurs and offering an help towards Bournemouth. Mitoma additionally scored lately and has a powerful scoring document towards Chelsea.
Staff Information
Chelsea could be with out Cole Palmer, who’s scuffling with a groin drawback that flared up through the loss to United. Midfielder Facundo Buonanotte, who scored the winner within the Carabao Cup, can’t play as he’s on mortgage from Brighton.
Lengthy-term accidents proceed to rule out Dário Essugo, Roméo Lavia, Benoît Badiashile, Liam Delap, and Levi Colwill.
Brighton might welcome again Maxim De Cuyper after a minor knee challenge, however Jack Hinshelwood, Solly March, and Adam Webster are nonetheless unavailable.
Prediction
Chelsea and Brighton video games usually produce objectives, and with each groups having defensive considerations, a high-scoring draw seems to be probably.
Prediction: Chelsea 2–2 Brighton.
