"Starting with the hosts, while Chelsea mount have mounted an essential EFL Cup comeback away at League One outfit Lincoln earlier in the week as they eventually left Sincil Bank with a 2-1 victory, Enzo Maresca's men have failed to find any real stability since returning from September's international break. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a 3-1 defeat away at German giants Bayern Munich, the former Leicester boss has seen his squad muster just a single win"
"In fact, the Blues have managed to muster just a sole clean sheet from any of their last six consecutive outings. Chelsea Team News Limping off away at Old Trafford last weekend with a reported groin issue, Chelsea are expected to be without attacking talisman Cole Palmer on Saturday afternoon. However, serving his one-match suspension in midweek and missing out away at Lincoln, Robert Sanchez should make a full return between the sticks."
Chelsea hosts Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Chelsea recorded a 2-1 EFL Cup win at Lincoln but have lacked consistency since the international break. Chelsea began their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 defeat at Bayern Munich and have managed only one win in their last four matches. Defensive issues persist, with just one clean sheet in six outings. Cole Palmer is likely to miss the match with a groin issue while Robert Sanchez returns from suspension. Brighton won 6-0 at Barnsley in the EFL Cup and are chasing Premier League stability after recent mixed results.
Read at Soccer News
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]