Chelsea are on the road to Brighton in the midweek Premier League contest awaiting Thomas Tuchel’s men who are hoping for a return to winning ways sooner rather than later.
A defeat to the table toppers Manchester City on Saturday left Chelsea trailing the former by 13 points in the league standings but Thomas Tuchel insists his side remain committed to making the push for the title.
Brighton have been inspiring in their recent displays with Graham Potter’s side having not been on the losing side across their last four top-flight outings which makes them stern challengers for Chelsea.
The visitors to the American Express Community Stadium will be aware of the task that awaits them in a crunch league tie for their faltering title ambitions.
WHEN & WHERE?
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Date: Tuesday 18 January
Time: 8 PM GMT
Venue: American Express Community Stadium
TEAM NEWS
Defensive trio Reece James, Ben Chilwell and Trevor Chalobah remain unavailable for selection owing to their long-term injury concerns.
First-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is away at the Africa Cup of Nations which ensures another start between the sticks for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Playmaker Mason Mount will be in line for earning a recall back into the Chelsea XI after being benched rather surprisingly last time around against Manchester City.
MATCH PREDICTION
Chelsea should not find it an easy task to emerge on top of a high-flying Brighton side but we do expect Tuchel’s men to claim a narrow in away from home turf.
Brighton 1-2 Chelsea
