After Wednesday’s thrashing of Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup, Lampard will be dreaming of his first league victory at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea manager against Brighton.
The Blues, who picked up their first win of the campaign at home in cup play midweek, are suffering their slowest start in the last 18 years. A league win, however, has yet to experienced under the legendary midfielder. The worry only worsens as the matchweeks go by, and Chelsea – currently 11th with eight points – dips further down the table. However, in theory, there is a sense of hope coming their way: Brighton.
TEAM NEWS
Chelsea: Callum Hudson-Odoi and Reece James are in contention after impressing in midweek. Hudson-Odoi marked his return from injury with a goal in the 7-1 drubbing of Grimsby, while defender Reece James was on target on his Blues debut.
Frank Lampard expects Olivier Giroud and Andreas Christensen to be fit after illness and injury respectively but Antonio Rudiger, Emerson Palmieri and Ruben Loftus-Cheek remain sidelined.
Brighton: Centre-back Shane Duffy is out after the Republic of Ireland international suffered a calf problem in the midweek Carabao Cup defeat against Aston Villa.
Glenn Murray (ankle) should be available having returned to training, while Alireza Jahanbakhsh could come into contention again following an injury picked up during the international break.
Leandro Trossard (groin) continues his recovery, along with Solly March (thigh) and Bernardo. Jose Izquierdo (knee) and Ezequiel Schelotto (knee) also remain sidelined.
PREDICTED LINE-UP
Potential Chelsea starting XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Tomori, Marcos Alonso; Kante, Jorginho; Willian, Mount, Pulisic; Abraham.
Potential Brighton starting XI: Ryan; Webster, Dunk, Burn; Montoya, Stephens, Propper, Alzate; Gross, Mooy; Maupay.
KICK-OFF TIME
UTC 2019/09/28 14:00
Pibiortyz
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is good like that
GbemiOshodi
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No Pulisic again? Alright, I'm out 😡
Nodacdeios
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Chelsea 5:1 Brighton
zobabmno
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My possible line up. The bench 1. Caballero 2. Recce James 3. Callum Hudson Odoi 4. Barkley 5. Guehi 6. Pulisic 7. Batshuayi
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the most likely today
Suyabmy
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The blue will win two (2) goals to 1
McSinClaire
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Emerson is not Fit I think It will be interesting Game so kante can rest Chelsea to win 4-0 Kepa will keep clean sheet tomorrow
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well said
Meycdlou
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chelsea to win 2 to 1
McSinClaire
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I think Frank will go with this line up to start. Later subs will come on such as Odoi - Pulisic, Michy - Tammy, Gilmour - Jorginho. I think everything in theory sounds like it will work and go well. I expect a 3-1 win at the bridge. We still arent a unit defensively due to multiple pairings of centre backs so till we find our most consistent pair the issues continue however the fullback pairing of James and Emerson should ease pressure off of centre backs for now as opposition will be occupied sitting back now that Chelsea would finally have 2 fullbacks that can cross...
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we can keep a clean sheet, just put in Christensen. and everything's good in that.
Jokltyz
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I think if lampard use this formation it will help Today lets use from 18 to 27 players and see what will happen in our.
mioeikmopu
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Chelsea team for today game
Luaklnor
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We will win and scoring two more goals
anem
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wepabdeinp
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wuhcdltuy
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let lampard use this squad
nuoabdekpz
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sub:willy,Pedro,zouma,Barkley,pulisic,mich
Copadklpr
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My possible line up. The bench 1. Caballero 2. Recce James 3. Callum Hudson Odoi 4. Barkley 5. Guehi 6. Pulisic 7. Batshuayi
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pls remove William n put Pedro bcus William has nothing to offer offensively
lehabdkpry
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Chelsea win 3-1
Copadklpr
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We shall surely win this match convincingly,by God's grace. Our boys have no choice than to insert all their energy into this match
pls remove William n put Pedro bcus William has nothing off head coming to offensive play
Racblmpry
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liyckmnuy
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please include pulsic
chaskoju
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we are keeping clean sheet today by the grace of God...
Wekbcdmt
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Chelsea 3 brington 0
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Wrong prediction AF, Chelsea are a "both teams to score" team now.
Even last season we were, rarely kept a clean sheet last year either...
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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I think Frank will go with this line up to start. Later subs will come on such as Odoi - Pulisic, Michy - Tammy, Gilmour - Jorginho. I think everything in theory sounds like it will work and go well. I expect a 3-1 win at the bridge. We still arent a unit defensively due to multiple pairings of centre backs so till we find our most consistent pair the issues continue however the fullback pairing of James and Emerson should ease pressure off of centre backs for now as opposition will be occupied sitting back now that Chelsea would finally have 2 fullbacks that can cross...
XamdiIbrahim
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Hi my squad today
Ijas22
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3-0
SamxzyPineiro
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Wrong prediction AF, Chelsea are a "both teams to score" team now.
jutacdkos
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my squad today
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just for today sub Willy pedro zooma pulisic mich
Yahbelopr
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for sure will have to de game
Regichal
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My possible line up. The bench 1. Caballero 2. Recce James 3. Callum Hudson Odoi 4. Barkley 5. Guehi 6. Pulisic 7. Batshuayi
Wiwosuy
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We shall surely win this match convincingly,by God's grace. Our boys have no choice than to insert all their energy into this match
RoverSanil
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Emerson is not Fit I think It will be interesting Game so kante can rest Chelsea to win 4-0 Kepa will keep clean sheet tomorrow
klenamwacc
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All that I know is this is a must win game for Chelsea.So we must win
tudbdkopy
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my squad today
Adebode
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Brighton could not be that underrated and Chelsea could not be that overrated. My wish for the match is Chelsea 5-0 Brighton.
Boye11
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ktbffh Chelsea ll surely win