Chelsea predicted line-up vs Brighton: five key changes made as £31m star returns to the team

Chelsea will be looking to win four games in a row for the first time in three years when they welcome Brighton, who remain undefeated in the Premier League this season. The Blues have won their last three away games but will now aim to secure their first home league win as Brighton come to Stamford Bridge.

Last season, Chelsea won both games against the Seagulls and will be hoping that their recent improved form will help them repeat that performance and hand Brighton their first defeat of the season.

Chelsea are coming off a 5-0 win over League Two side Barrow in a game where the manager rotated heavily, so there will be fresh legs. He will also be pleased with the return of Malo Gusto, who missed the last few games but was able to play the first 45 minutes in that match.

Reece James still needs more time to recover, according to the manager, while Romeo Lavia, who was spotted at Stamford Bridge for the League Cup match, remains a doubt for this game.

Goalkeeper and Defenders

Robert Sanchez is now the undisputed number one at the club, and his greatly improved performances continue to justify the confidence his manager has placed in him.

The return of Malo Gusto will likely see the first major change, with Tosin Adarabioyo, who has performed well in the last two games, likely to give way. Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana are expected to form the central defensive partnership, while Marc Cucurella will hold down the left-back spot, despite fresh competition from Ben Chilwell.

Midfielders

The midfield line-up from the Barrow game will see changes, with Moises Caicedo likely to come straight back in, as well as the rested Enzo Fernandez. Both were seen at Stamford Bridge supporting their teammates, despite being given the day off. Cole Palmer will likely take up the number 10 role.

Attackers

Enzo Maresca has told 3 Added Minutes that his strategy is to always try and create an overload, so Jadon Sancho is expected to start on the left wing. Noni Madueke has done enough to keep his spot ahead of Pedro Neto, while the attack will be led by the prolific Nicolas Jackson, who has scored four goals in his first five league games.

Chelsea's predicted lineup:

Sanchez, Gusto, Colwill, Fofana, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Palmer, Sancho, Madueke, Jackson.