Brighton Lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI For Premier League Clash
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler may make several adjustments to his starting lineup for Saturday’s Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Seagulls will be missing star attacker Joao Pedro, who sustained a knock in the latter stages of last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest. Matt O’Riley (ankle), Solly March (knee), and James Milner (thigh) also remain out as they continue to recover from their injuries.
Yasin Ayari, who missed the draw with Forest due to illness, is now available and will compete with Mats Wieffer, Carlos Baleba, and Jack Hinshelwood—who scored against Forest—for a starting spot in midfield. Brajan Gruda might return to the squad after recovering from an unspecified issue.
The defense is expected to stay the same with Joel Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, and Pervis Estupinan, though Ferdi Kadioglu could challenge Estupinan for the left-back position.
Simon Adingra, who made his first league start of the season on the right wing, will aim to keep his spot despite competition from Yankuba Minteh. Kaoru Mitoma is likely to continue on the left flank.
With Pedro out, club-record signing Georginio Rutter is anticipated to play in an advanced role behind central striker Danny Welbeck.
**Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup:**
Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Hinshelwood, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck
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