Chelsea will be out to seek a desperate win to end their recent run of woeful form as the Blues welcome Brighton to Stamford Bridge in midweek’s EFL Cup action.
Aston Villa handed Mauricio Pochettino’s side a defeat over the weekend which leaves them with just one win in their opening six Premier League games.
Let us now take a look at how the Chelsea side will line up for the upcoming game –
CHELSEA’S PREDICTED LINE UP (FORMATION)
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Djordje Petrovic could be in line to get his Chelsea debut with the 23-year-old expected to take over the goalkeeping duties from Robert Sanchez.
In the backline for the home side, Axel Disasi could be drafted in the right back role following Malo Gusto’s red card in the defeat to Villa.
Lesley Ugochukwu will be pushing for a recall to the starting XI at the expense of Moises Caicedo while Conor Gallagher is expected to retain his starting berth in the heart of the midfield.
Chelsea’s summer signing Cole Palmer, who signed for the Blues from Manchester City in the summer, could be set for his first start.
