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EFL Cup | Third Round
Sep 27, 2023 at 7.45pm UK
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Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Chelsea welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday as both sides aim to book their place in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino's men suffered another disappointing defeat last time out, recording a 1-0 home loss against Aston Villa, with Malo Gusto seeing red midway through the second half.

Having edged out League Two outfit AFC Wimbledon in the previous round, the Blues will be eager to put in an improved performance against the high-flying Seagulls

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup clash with Brighton.


Noni Madueke

Chelsea's Noni Madueke in action with Manchester City's Rodri on May 21, 2023 © Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: September 27 (vs. Brighton)

Madueke returned to training last week but was not involved in the squad for Sunday's defeat to Aston Villa, meaning that he could return in midweek.


Reece James

Chelsea's Reece James passes the arm band to Ben Chilwell before being substituted on August 13, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

Chelsea captain James has stepped up his recovery from a hamstring issue in recent times, but the right-back remains unavailable for selection.


Christopher Nkunku

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku on August 3, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Summer signing Nkunku remains sidelined due to a serious knee injury, which could keep him on the treatment table until the back end of 2023.


Benoit Badiashile

Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile applauds fans after the match on February 3, 2023© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: September 27 (vs. Brighton)

Badiashile has not featured for Chelsea in 2023-24 due to a hamstring injury, but the 22-year-old centre-back is close to making his return.


Wesley Fofana

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana after suffering a knee injury against AC Milan on October 5, 2022.© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Having sustained an ACL injury back in July, Fofana will be on the sidelines for several months, meaning that he could miss the rest of the season.


Trevoh Chalobah

Trevoh Chalobah in action for Chelsea in July 2023© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: September 27 (vs. Brighton)

Chalobah is yet to get any first-team action this season but could make Wednesday's squad as he returns from a thigh problem.


Carney Chukwuemeka

Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka leaves the pitch after receiving medical attention on August 20, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Chukwuemeka made just two appearances at the beginning of the campaign before picking up a knee injury, and the 19-year-old midfielder looks set to remain on the treatment table for the foreseeable future.


Romeo Lavia

Southampton's Romeo Lavia on July 26, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown

Chelsea fans are still waiting for Lavia to make his debut following his summer switch from Southampton, with the highly-rated midfielder out due to an ankle issue.


Marcus Bettinelli

Chelsea's Marcus Bettinelli in action as he makes his debut on January 8, 2022© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: Unknown

Backup goalkeeper Bettinelli is yet to feature this season due to an unspecified injury, and there is no news regarding a return date for the 31-year-old.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Malo Gusto

Aston Villa's Lucas Digne reacts after a challenge from Chelsea's Malo Gusto on September 24, 2023© Reuters

Return date: October 21 (vs. Arsenal)

Gusto will miss Chelsea's next three matches after picking up a straight red card in Sunday's defeat to Aston Villa.


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